Job Opening:

Golf Course Superintendent

Stowe Country Club

Requirements:

The Club at Spruce Peak is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of superintendent at Stowe Country Club. The superintendent will be a professional individual that will lead the day to day operations. The primary role of this position is to work directly with the assistant superintendent, equipment technician and seasonal crew in day to day maintenance and management of the golf course. The superintendent will have full control of the seasonal staff. Stowe Country Club is associated with The Mountain Course as part of the 36-hole golf offering at The Club at Spruce Peak. Both golf courses are managed under the leadership of the Director of Agronomy. The Director of Agronomy makes recommendations and develops long range plans, but on course decisions will be left primarily to the superintendent. The candidate needs to be proficient in timely decision making, multi-tasking, crew leadership and knowledge of golf maintenance practices. The superintendent will be required to assist and/or lead project work including drainage, irrigation, construction, etc. The superintendent will be responsible for managing the crew, job assignment, agronomic and cultural practices, chemical/fertilizer applications, and water management. Preference will be given to those that exhibit strong leadership traits and effective interpersonal skills.

Comments:

Stowe Country Club is an 18-hole private golf club originally designed by William Mitchell that opened in 1969. The golf course is set in the iconic village of Stowe, VT with views of the Worcester mountain range, Mount Mansfield, and Camel’s Hump. The golf course is undergoing a major renovation. All greens, tees, bunkers, fairways, and irrigation are being renovated. Stowe Country Club has partnered with Beau Welling Design as the architect, Paul Granger as the irrigation consultant, and NMP Golf Construction as the general contractor. We will open the newly renovated front nine and close the back nine for renovation in the spring of 2025. The grand opening of the full 18-holes will be in the spring of 2026. A new 13,000 square foot turf care center was built in 2024 to support the newly renovated golf course.

The candidate will lead the opening and operation of the new front nine along with supporting the grow-in of the new back nine as it is completed. Irrigation scheduling will be a major component of the grow-in support.

Educational Requirements:

Minimum associate’s degree in Turf Management, Plant Science, Horticulture, or related field of study required.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum five years as an assistant superintendent. VT pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within first season of employment.

Date Available:

March 1, 2025

Application Instructions:

Submit cover letter and resume to Kevin Komer, CGCS Director of Agronomy via email at [email protected]

Salary Range:

$80,000 Salary

Benefits:

75% company paid health insurance, 401K with company contribution, vacation/leave, paid association dues, cell phone reimbursement, golf and summer recreation access (employee, spouse, dependents), Vail Epic Local Pass and winter recreation access (employee, spouse, dependents), Hyatt Hotels employee discounts.

JOB SUMMARY:
The irrigation technician, under the supervision of the Director of Agronomy and/or Superintendent and 1st Assistant Superintendent, is responsible for the programming, operation and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system. The irrigation specialist is required to report any irregularities in irrigation system operation and/or course turf quality to the superintendent or assistant superintendent. In addition, the Irrigation Technician will assist in routine grooming practices as instructed by the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. He or she shall conduct the aforementioned responsibilities in a manner that complies with the world-class standards of The Club at Spruce Peak.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two years work experience in golf course maintenance operation.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Good management, communication and judgment for decision-making
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of irrigation related applications.
• Knowledge of irrigation control software and communication systems.
• Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in golf course management.
• Extensive knowledge of operation of turf equipment. Be able to operate all golf course equipment, i.e. mowers, carts, trucks, and tractors.
• Basic knowledge of agronomy, turfgrass science and the rules of golf.
• Working knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers and various types of pumps and pumping systems.
• Possess a basic working knowledge of an Integrated Pest Management System.
• Ability to work alone and be self-directed.
• Understanding of Stowe Mountain Club Membership Plan.
• Understanding of Spruce Peak at Stowe community plan and real estate projects.
• Understand and implement Audubon International Signature Sanctuary standards.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to perform physical activities that include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Ability to perform medium work (defined as exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects).
• Visual acuity necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, for accounting, for transcription, for computer terminal use, for extensive reading, for visual inspection involving small defects and small parts, using measurement devices, and assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eye.
• Ability to operate machines where the seeing job is at or within arms reach.
Skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written required
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills required
• Excellent listening skills required
Abilities:
• The ability to work well in a team
• Ability to learn quickly
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Ability to multi-task
• Remain calm and professional under stress
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• The ability to handle conflict and confrontation
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Be able to make decisions, possess good judgment
GENERAL DUTIES:
1. Report to work on time when scheduled.
2. Report to work in proper dress or uniform and groomed appropriately.
3. Observe all employee rules and regulations.
4. Observe all applicable safety standards.
5. Demonstrate positive attitude, especially in area of customer service.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:
The list below best represents the majority of the tasks you will be asked to perform at some time during your employment in this position. It is not intended to represent all of the tasks because we cannot predict all of the variety of challenges we must face in providing the product our guests expect. We intend never to ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform.
1. Responsible for insuring proper working operation of all facets of the irrigation systems
2. Waters greens, tees and fairways to the pre-determined moisture level.
3. Operates irrigation heads and manual watering by hoses in dry areas needing additional water.
4. Monitors soil moisture levels on a daily basis
5. Recommends length and duration of irrigation run times and frequency of operation.
6. Responsible for the daily programming of the irrigation software.
7. Develops, edits, and schedules irrigation operation through the central control system.
8. Implements proper repair and maintenance of on-course irrigation control boxes.
9. Repairs the irrigation system, pipes, valves, and irrigation heads as needed.
10. Completes requests for irrigation and course parts and supplies.
11. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly irrigation parts room.
12. Monitors three pumping stations for proper function. Communicates with supervisors concerning any pumping malfunctions.
13. Repairs greens with seeds or plugs of new grass when needed.
14. Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees and fairways when disrupted by irrigation repair.
15. Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.
16. Hand mows greens and tees along with hand raking bunkers as needed.
17. Mows rough and fairways as needed.
18. Occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by supervisor.
19. Responsible for insuring proper working operation of all facets of the irrigation systems.
20. Enforces safe working conditions with all job assignments.
21. Reports golf course conditions and all disciplinary problems to the Golf Course Superintendent.
22. Must effectively interact with members, community guests, residents, ski facility operations personnel, and Stowe Mountain Lodge guests and personnel.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULE:
Environment: 15% Indoors and 85% Outdoors.
Applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:
David Millar
Superintendent, Stowe Mountain Club

Service technician
We are growing and adding to our awesome team in our newest location, 2041 Williston Road,
South Burlington, Vermont!
Country Club Enterprises (CCE Golf Cars), New England’s leading golf car distributor, is looking
for an experienced Service Technician to repair golf cars and utility vehicles. Ideal Service
Technician candidate will be a well rounded mechanic that can repair, troubleshoot, fabricate
and customize golf cars and utility vehicles. This vital Service Technician position will report to
our newest branch in South Burlington, VT.
The Good Stuff
CCE happily provides a full benefits package including:
• Health and dental insurance
• 401K
• 401K Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Employer paid Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid online and in person Product and Service Training
CCE offers a competitive salary, with potential to earn more, for the right employee. Salary will
be dependent on applicant’s experience, performance and qualifications.
Ideal candidate should have:
• At least 3 years of experience in automotive, forklift, or related industry.
• Proficiency in electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical vehicles or forklifts preferred.
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics.
• Able to fully understand and troubleshoot gasoline engines.
• Must have a set of applicable mechanic’s tools.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required and current DOT Medical Card.
• A High School diploma at minimum.
• Ability to lift up to 90 pounds.
Daily duties can/will consist of:
• General repairs to electric, gasoline, and diesel-powered golf and utility vehicles.

• Diagnosing electrical component failures and making necessary repairs.
• Work order/ transportation documentation.
• Installation of accessories on new equipment.
• Estimates on repairs and parts ordering.
• Engaging customers to explain repairs.
• New and used vehicle deliveries.
Salary: $26.00 – $34.00 per hour
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
Apply Today
Sounds good right? If interested, please call Shawna Mello at 508-322-3018 or email at
[email protected]