MAINE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Sable Oaks Golf Club in S. Portland, Maine

Is seeking a Golf Course Mechanic

Position available as soon as possible.

Prior golf course experience helpful but not required. Applicant must have an open mind and have some prior mechanical experience and a strong mechanical aptitude.

The golf course mechanic oversees all equipment involved in the operation and maintenance of the course, including utility vehicles.

Experience with small, gasoline, and diesel engines a must.

Must have the ability to keep things running and blades sharp.

Must have the ability to learn how to adjust and set heights on reel to bed knife cutting units as well as the ability to learn how to properly grind these cutting units.

Some welding knowledge and ability is helpful.

Applicant should have a decent tool set of their own.

Compensation is $14 plus depending on experience and can be either a full time or part time position.

Contact info: David D'Andrea dfdandy@gmail.com

Please leave me an e-mail with your contact info and I will call or e-mail as soon as I can.

Posted 8/29/17

Position: Head Groundskeeper

Saco Parks & recreation Dept.

This is a skilled and semi-skilled position responsible for the daily and routine maintenance of city parks, school grounds, athletic facilities, municipal grounds, municipal recreation facilities/buildings and the urban forest (under the guidance of the City Tree Warden). The work performed requires considerable knowledge and experience in turf management and landscape practices.

For a detailed job description, please click here.

Posted 7/27/17

Position of Second Assistant Superintendent

Purpoodock Club

Educational Requirements:

A.S. or B.S. degree in Turfgrass Management or related field. Turf Certificate considered when combined with proven experience.

Experience Requirements:

Golf course experience required, management experience is a plus, but we will train the right individual. Must possess or obtain a Maine Pesticide Applicator License.

Special Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be self motivated, have a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail and a sense of urgency to help provide championship conditions at all times. Duties include but not limited to staff management and leadership, water management, plant protectant/fertilizer application and calibration, irrigation diagnosis/repair and equipment operation. Must set and adhere to a high level of personal and professional standards, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Personally motivated to succeed in the golf turf industry with the end goal of becoming a Superintendent.

Comments:

Purpoodock Club is a private 18-hole golf-only facility that opened in 1922 and is located just minutes from beautiful beaches, parks and downtown Portland. The course has distinctive rock outcroppings and unique fairway contours. We manage bent/poa greens, tees and fairways at championship levels and have recently replaced most of the maintenance fleet with a new equipment package to help in that effort.

Date Available: ASAP

Application Instructions: Contact Rob Knott, Golf Course Superintendent

Please email cover letter, resume and references to rknott@purpoodock.com

Salary Range: DOE

Benefits: Health and dental insurance, meals, golf, uniforms, PTO, 401K, etc.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Tru-Turf Roller RS48-11C
Year: 2007Honda GX 200 gas engine
Spare parts available
In good condition. The unit was bought used in 2013 and used for 3 seasons. We did not use it during the 2016 season.
$2500.00
Contact: Todd Nichols
tnichols@cnccgolf.com
207-251-8410