Director of Agronomy

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun and inspiration leads to immersion. 

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.  

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego. 

The Director of Agronomy is entrusted with the maintenance, operation and management of the golf course.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 Annual Salary

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for supervising the construction and maintenance of the golf course.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested or required by the Director of Golf or the General Manager.
• Supervising the maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment.
• Participating in all long-range planning meetings.
• Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by
maintenance staff or outside contractors.
• Prepares the annual budgets for the maintenance and capital improvement of course properties.
The Director of Agronomy formulates the annual maintenance and capital budgets to implement board policies established in accordance with the long-range plan and defined maintenance standards.
• Interviews, hires, trains, directs and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of
maintaining the property.
• Plans all maintenance and project work, applying agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance and long-range goals.
• Oversees the scheduling and routing of staff and equipment to accomplish the work. The
Director of Agronomy frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs.
• Develops, trains, coaches, disciplines and mentors managers within the department providing feedback, direction and leadership so that they may carry out the daily activities of the department, all while grooming them for upward mobility within the company.
• Stays abreast of current agronomic information.
• Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
• Acquires equipment and purchases supplies to maintain the golf course.
• Responsible for inventory control and oversees the equipment programs.
• Approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep operating and capital expenses in line with approved budgets.
• Keeps accurate and completed records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance
procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
• Communicates regularly with Executive Committee to discuss activities, goals, plans, and
member/customer input.
• The Director of Agronomy will assume responsibility for: the golf course; maintenance
equipment; golf cart fleet; clubhouse grounds and landscaping; open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage and areas outside the perimeter fence; sod farm and nursery; other properties as specified in writing by the Director of Golf.

▪ Requires advanced knowledge of agronomy and turfgrass management practices, a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods, and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.
▪ Requires a high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision making.
▪ Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
▪ Requires knowledge of current federal, state, local laws and regulations affecting the
management of the golf course operations.
▪ This person must have exceptional communicational skills, as well as superior guest service abilities.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the construction and maintenance of golf course tees,
greens, and fairways; of the production and maintenance of various types of turf used on golf
course; of the planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, trees, and shrubs; of the
characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; of pesticides and pest control methods and materials; of drainage control methods; of the computerized watering and irrigation systems including wells, pumps, and automatic controls.
• Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; to prepare clear and concise reports; and to maintain effective
employee and public relations.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• California Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• May lift up to 80lbs.

Additional Requirements:
• All colleagues must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Fairmont Grand Del Mar grooming standards.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Fairmont Grand Del Mar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

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