ERS ~ Mountain Shadows Golf Club ~ 2nd Assistant Superintendent/ Irrigation Technician ~ ***DEADLINE TO APPLY: OCTOBER 20TH, 2025***

Cactus and Pine, GCSA
Employment Referral Service
Date:	October 8th, 2025
Position:	2nd ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT / IRRIGATION TECH
Facility:	Mountain Shadows
Duties:	Instructs equipment operators and ground maintenance personnel on the operation and care of mowing and all other equipment and tools. Performs pesticide and fertilizer applications. Ability to operate and calibrate sprayer and spreader application equipment. Directs and participates in the operation and maintenance of the irrigation and drainage systems. Prepares daily assignments. Works directly with staff to see assignments are performed to level needed to maintain the golf course to acceptable playing conditions. Makes decisions in absence of Golf Course Superintendent and First Assistant Superintendent. Responsible for fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide and fungicide applications to the various course locations and comprehensive records of applications. Obtains and upholds pesticide and/or fertilizer license. 8. Assists with recordkeeping of all maintenance practices on the golf course. Complies with golf course etiquette rules. Must be well mannered, display a smile at all times, greet guests, member and fellow employees when encountered, show appreciation to the guests and the members, and demonstrate a willingness to help guests and members at all times. Possesses and understanding of the importance of safety and sees that safe operation procedures are observed in all daily activities. Administers the Safety Program. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings. Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.
Salary:	$25.00 Hourly
Benefits:	Medical Dental Vision Paid Lunch
Requirements:	The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.   Requires working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, greens; the seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; the planting cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; the characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls. Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to operate and maintain tools and machines associated with the upkeep of the golf course. Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE   1. Two or four-year turf grass management degree or related field preferred.   2. Minimum two years' experience on golf course maintenance crew.   3. Basic understanding of irrigation system operation/repair   4. Previous fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide application/calibration experience preferred.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   Seeing and hearing: read documents, computer screen, answer phones, communicate in person 0-50% Standing and walking 50-100% Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling 50-100% Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing 0-24% Lift in excess of 50 pounds 25%-75%
Responsible to:	Superintendent / 1st Assistant
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***Deadline To Apply:	October 20th, 2025***
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EFFECTIVE DATE: AUGUST 28TH, 2025

**NEW OFFICE ADDRESS**

Carmella Ruggiero

Executive Director

Cactus & Pine, GCSA

5555 E. Karsten Way

Suite 4

Phoenix, AZ 85008

Cell: 480-600-3786

Email: carmella@cactusandpine.com 

Website: www.cactusandpine.com