Manager: Golf maintenance
Vail ResortsAbout the role
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Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
The Golf Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall management and maintenance of the Carroll Valley Golf Course and surrounding grounds. This role oversees all turf, landscape, equipment, and clubhouse grounds maintenance operations, as well as the supervision and development of the golf maintenance team. This role also plans and manages annual maintenance and capital budgets, schedules and directs daily maintenance activities, and ensures accurate recordkeeping, including pesticide applications. Regular communication with pro shop staff is essential to align course conditions with operational goals and guest expectations. The position requires advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management, strong administrative and problem solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of golf course operations and regulations.
Job Specifications:
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Starting Wage: $56,669.98 - $79,241.37+annual bonus
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Employment Type: Year Round
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Shift Type: Full Time hours available
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Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
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Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing and maintaining the golf course, including the golf course, flower beds and surrounding areas, maintenance equipment, clubhouse grounds, and the nursery.
- Interview, hire, train, direct and supervise asst. mgr. of golf maintenance, team lead, golf maintenance technicians and gardening staff.
- Schedule and assign routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish daily work.
- Develop preparation of annual maintenance and capital budgets; plan maintenance projects to accomplish long-range goals
- Keep accurate records of maintenance procedures, and pesticide applications, including the purchase of materials
- Communicate regularly with pro shop staff to discuss activities, plans, goals, and member/guest input.
- Exercise judgment in evaluating systems, inform supervisor of potential problems and take corrective action when deemed necessary.
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- 2- or 4-year degree in Turf Grass Management or related field.
- Three
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