Opportunities

Assistant Director of Agronomy

Summary: The Assistant Director of Agronomy is responsible for implementing sound agronomic programs in accordance with Bear Lakes Quality Standards while working within the fiscal parameters of the property. Assisting the Director of Agronomy in implementing programs that lead and inspire all associates in agronomy in a manner that is consistent with the Club’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to foster and engage employee culture. Directly responsible for the safety training and safe operational practices as a priority.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following;

Responsible for implementing all phases of golf maintenance, agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.
Assist the Director of Agronomy in the development of budgeting and capital plans. Collaborate with the Director of Agronomy to manage expenses within the department in accordance with the Club directives.
Provide timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested, or required by the Director of Agronomy.
Maintains a clear understanding of and implements all Bear Lakes golf agronomy standards and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory standards/laws.
Stays informed of current agronomic information.
Ensure proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemicals/fertilizers used on the course.
Implement all proper training and licenses to perform job tasks safely and within the city, state, and federal regulations; addresses all real or perceived environmental concerns directly.
Works with the Director of Agronomy, communicating an ongoing awareness of all agronomic activity on the course and providing constant feedback and direction to key staff members.
Participate in golf course construction projects.
Provide both upward and downward communication within the department and interdepartmentally.
Provide leadership and a positive working environment that fosters teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness, and a "can do" attitude.
In collaboration with the Director of Agronomy, develop, train, coach, discipline, and mentor managers within the department, providing feedback, direction, and leadership so that they may carry out the department's daily activities, all while directing them for upward mobility, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Management for department leaders may include but is not limited to any maintenance staff suchas superintendents, assistant superintendents, equipment managers, irrigation technicians,greenskeepers, and equipment operators.
Develop and implement effective orientation and training for each new associate.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Agronomy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of management andmaintenance of greens, fairways, and roughs.
Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course constructionand maintenance work.
Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating, and motivating personnel.
Interpersonal skills to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members,and the general public.
Knowledge of safe use,mixing, and application of chemicals and commercial products.
Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules, andmethods of play.
Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
Ability and knowledge to layout irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, construct tees and/or greens.Ability to analyze, interpret data, and prepare reports.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to verbally communicate well in English and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co- workers, and members.
Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: GCSA, Florida GCSA, Palm Beach GCSA membership. Valid Driver’s License. Florida Commercial Applicators License (the ability to obtain in the first 60 days of employment).

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (A.A.) or bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Agronomy or Horticulture plus five to seven years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Golf Course Maintenance Operator

Summary: This is a detailed orientated driven position to fulfill the membership’s experience. This position performs a variety of golf course maintenance duties independently under indirect supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following;

Operates all hand-held landscape equipment in various golf course maintenance procedures.
Operates utility vehicles.
Hand and mechanical rakes bunkers to Bear Lakes Country Club golf course standards.
Golf course setup - Properly aligns and tee markers, filling divots and ensuring member receptacles are clean
Debris cleanup and rubbish removal to present a clean course to members and guests
Range tee setup – the cleaning of divots for neatness followed by filling divots with sand for turf recovery
Sod installation
Operates self-propelled walking mowers on greens and tees.
Operate and maintain equipment, power tools, and hand tools in maintaining golf course.
Verti-cut, aerate and top-dress tees, greens, fairways and other turf areas. Lay sod as required.
Water golf course grounds and maintain irrigation systems on golf courses.
Communicates with members, co-workers, management and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of Bear Lakes Country Club.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be proficient in all areas of golf course equipment maintenance.
Must be able to operate all equipment.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to work for extended periods in the heat.
Ability to verbally communicate well in English and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and members.
Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and 1-2 years of golf course maintenance experience.

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Facilities Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)

Summary: Responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks including carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing.

Inspects buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair making notes and recommendations using a pre‐established check sheet.
Completes minor electrical and plumbing maintenance.
Performs minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work (preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles)
Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remount’s modular offices and space (furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies, and hand trucks.
Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.).
Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, parking lots, and other work areas.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); in addition to 2+years of building maintenance experience.

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Dishwasher

Summary: Maintain kitchen work areas, restaurant equipment, utensils, dishes and glassware in clean and orderly condition.

Ensure the sanitary conditions of all items and that all Health Department standards are met.
Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine.
Washes dishes, silverware, glassware, kitchen equipment and other related items (tables, floors, ovens and dishwasher machines).pots, pans, and trays.
Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Cook

Summary: Cooks and seasons soups, meats, vegetables and other food for members and guests in the Club restaurants.

Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, sauces and casseroles.
Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking.
Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked.
Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings to fill orders.
Prepares food to members’ satisfaction as perfectly as quickly as possible.
Sets up work station to ensure freshness and quality.
Assists in other kitchen duties as necessary for success of the operation.
Breaks down and cleans work station at the end of service.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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