The Assistant Superintendent works with all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the golf course, supervising staff, managing irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and equipment.
Responsibilities
Supervise, schedule and train a staff of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees
Supervise maintenance work and staff to achieve efficient utilization of workers and equipment
Coordinate with the Superintendent in planning, scheduling, and implementation of maintenance practices and projects
Apply fertilizers and plant protectants, including calibrating sprayers and spreaders; record all applications and ensure compliance with regulations
Perform irrigation scheduling and basic irrigation repairs
Requirements
Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Turf Grass Management or related field
Maintain and enhance the grounds of University Hospital, ensuring aesthetic appeal and functional landscapes through planting, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, and equipment operation.
Compensation
Base Pay Range: $17.37 - $24.81 per hour based on experience
Responsibilities
Plant, transplant and cultivate trees, shrubs and flowers; determine water requirements of plants and turf, irrigate as necessary.
Prune trees, shrubs and flowers according to standard horticultural practices as necessary to maintain good plant health.
Identify weeds, insects and diseases; mix and apply pesticides safely, according to label instructions and as directed.
Apply fertilizers and calibrate application equipment.
Build stone or tie walls and plant beds; repair landscape irrigation systems.
Requirements
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Plant Health Care Specialist responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and providing plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.
Locations (2)
Weston, Connecticut, United States
Bethel, Connecticut, United States
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation
Responsibilities
Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
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