Superintendent

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SUPERINTENDENT

DEPARTMENT: GOLF

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 8TH, 2026

PURPOSE AND PERFORMANCE GOALS

The Superintendent is responsible for the successful operation of Crane’s Landing, its associated maintenance department, as well as the entire campus grounds. This includes the golf course, clubhouse grounds, practice areas, and peripheral boundaries of the course, venue areas, tennis area, and entry roadways. Overall responsible for maintaining and managing all aspects of golf course maintenance, construction, and operations. In doing so provides agronomic direction to maintain the golf course at the highest quality level possible at all times. Participates in the preparation and adherence to an annual budget in coordination with the Golf Director. Observes compliance with established corporate standards, local, state and national codes and regulations to protect the asset, guests and Associates. Maintains a safe, productive work environment and ensures that market position standards are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Develop, coordinate and initiate all golf course projects in accordance with annual budgets, and capital plans to meet financial goals.
• Develops and implements schedules for fungus, weed, pesticide herbicide, and fertilizer applications
• Develops and implements programs for Tee and green recovery.
• Per established maintenance standards, direct and supervise the care of greens, fairways, tees, sand traps, bodies of water, roughs, and clubhouse grounds.
• Provide regular feedback on course conditions, tasks, projects, and issues that pertain to the golf course and its Associates to the Golf Director.
• Oversee and assist in all essential duties of Groundskeeper team including course setup, mowing, planting, irrigation, and specialized projects as needed.
• Conduct daily scouting of golf course to identify areas needing attention or improvement.
• Develop programs for turf/grass, material and chemical maintenance in order to identify disease and effectively treat it.
• Plan and implement landscape maintenance schedules to ensure optimal growth and appearance while also preventing weed and pest infestations.
• Calibrate and direct proper application of all fertilizer and pesticide treatments.
• Oversee daily operation of irrigation control system and schedule, troubleshoot, and help repair irrigation components.
• Works closely with Mechanic to assist in equipment repair and maintenance.
• Coordinates weekly work schedules, duties, tasks, and follows up per company standards.
• Directly oversee, develop, train, coach, discipline and mentor all subordinate Associates in his/her designated facility in accordance to all company and maintenance standards
• Responsible for purchase of supplies and materials within budgetary limitations.
• Assists in tracking maintenance expenses (payroll, supplies, fertilizers, chemical, etc.)
• Reconciles and provides timely coding of all invoices, payroll and other required documents.
• Observes compliance with all local, state, and national codes with accurate permits, laws, and licenses.
• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.
• Conduct annual reviews on all subordinate Associates.
• Maintain flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the Department Manager.
• As need arises or as instructed must be willing to work with other departments or individuals.
• Attend weekly department and managerial meetings.
• Snow removal on roadways and sidewalks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly oversee, develop, train, coach, discipline and mentor the grounds staff in accordance to all maintenance standards

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Two or four year degree in agronomy, turf management or related field.
• Two years as an Assistant Superintendent.
• Minimum five years in golf course maintenance.
• Minimum two years as a golf superintendent

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to communicate clearly with guests, customers, supervisors and fellow Associates orally and written. Bilingual (English - Spanish) communication ability preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be able to calculate amounts and apply basic addition, subtraction and multiplication.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to analyze data to make appropriate judgments regarding duties. Provide innovation and creativity to sustain maximum efficiency in company operations. Identify strengths and weaknesses of Associates and develop a foundation for growth and development.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License, State Pesticide License, Membership in a recognized professional golf course association, such as the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associate must be able to lift/push/pull 50 pounds. Job frequently requires walking, sitting, kneeling, crouching, and standing. Frequently requires reaching, grabbing, pulling, twisting, and grasping. Sometimes requires working in damp, wet or inclement conditions.

HOURS

Due to the business demands of the hospitality industry, and the fact that the hotel provides guest services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, any Associate may be required to work rotating shifts, including weekends, night shifts, and/or overtime. Also, depending on business demands, hours may be reduced at any time.

- Associates are held accountable for all duties of job -

Acknowledgement:

I have read and understand all of the above. I have reviewed the duties for which I am responsible, and understand this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing herein restricts management/company rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description excludes marginal functions, incidental duties and special projects which I may be required to perform when assigned. I understand that this document does not create an employment contract and that I am employed by RFMBG Lincolnshire, LLC (Marriott Lincolnshire) on an "at-will" basis.