SUPERVISOR EXECUTIVE GOLF- MAINTENANCE en The Villages Community Development Districts

Do you have a passion for golf facilities and the technical expertise to keep them pristine? The Villages Community Development Districts is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repairs of our District-owned executive golf facilities. If you're a hands-on problem-solver who understands the unique demands of golf course operations and can balance technical knowledge with excellent relationship management, this is your opportunity to make a visible impact across some of Florida's premier golf properties.

Your Mission

As Supervisor of Executive Golf Maintenance, you'll be the go-to expert ensuring our golf facilities remain in exceptional condition. You'll analyze maintenance issues, coordinate subcontractors, inspect completed work, and provide hands-on support when needed. From irrigation systems and building maintenance to wetlands oversight and infrastructure inspections, you'll be responsible for keeping every aspect of our executive golf properties operating flawlessly.

 What Makes This Role Unique

• Diverse Scope: Oversee everything from golf/landscape irrigation systems to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance across multiple facilities
• Hands-On Leadership: You're not just managing—you're climbing ladders, inspecting roofs, checking crawl spaces, and providing direct maintenance support
• Collaborative Environment: Build productive relationships with other District departments, residents, and contractors
• Golf Industry Impact: Work in one of the nation's most golf-centric communities where course quality matters deeply to residents
• Problem-Solving Focus: Each day brings new challenges requiring technical knowledge, creative solutions, and excellent judgment

 The Ideal Candidate

You bring 1-2 years of related maintenance or facilities experience, ideally with exposure to golf or landscape operations. You understand irrigation systems, building maintenance, and the standards that keep golf facilities operating at peak performance. You're comfortable reading blueprints, interpreting building codes, managing budgets, and working with diverse teams. Most importantly, you're a strong communicator who can balance technical precision with world-class customer service.

Location: The Villages, Florida
Department: Executive Golf Maintenance
Reports To: Director of Executive Golf Maintenance
Classification: Exempt/Hourly
Work Schedule: Full-Time

Ready to combine your maintenance expertise with your appreciation for golf excellence? Discover how you can help maintain the premier golf experience that makes The Villages special.

Competitive Benefits as a full-time employee of the District include:

• Medical Insurance (fully paid for employee single coverage)
• Voluntary health benefits, including Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan, with contributions funded by the District 
• 457(b) Retirement Plan, permitting employee pre-tax deferrals
• Flexible Spending programs for both Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
• Tier 2 qualifying organization for The Villages Charter School

JOB SUMMARY

Oversees maintenance and repairs of District owned Golf facilities and property. Establishment of daily communication and a mutually productive working relationship between other District departments, The Villages Golf and Tennis, residents and contractors are essential to this position.                                                     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes, but not limited to)

• Analyzes and resolves maintenance issues through communication with and utilizes appropriate subcontractors by issuing and tracking work orders.
• Compiles specifications and assists in the selection and management of subcontractors for maintenance issues in coordination with other departments.
• Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures and schedules.
• Coordinates and expedites subcontractor work/projects.
• Inspects completed work on a regular and timely basis, including climbing ladders to obtain access to a multi-story roof, inspecting air ducts, crawl spaces, ceilings and attics.
• Inspects work done on behalf of the District to insure it is done to the contract specifications.
• Interprets and ensures compliance of the District policies and safety procedures.
• Verifies related invoices for payment.
• Conducts regular and timely review, report, and inspection of facilities.
• Oversees wetlands, preserves and water retention areas directly related to golf courses.
• Provides hands-on maintenance support and assistance as needed.
• Keeps Executive Golf Maintenance Director informed of projects progress and cost.
• Available for various hours if requested to perform essential duties to accommodate work needed.

Additional                                                                              

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be expected to perform additional duties in an emergency. 

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS OF PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR (Includes, but not limited to)

• Cultivates and maintains effective working relations within the department, the District, as well as outside of the organization.
• Provides world class customer service.
• Models behavior to the District Core Values at all times.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or 1-2 years of related or specified experience or equivalent combination of education and experience 

 MINIMUM CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• All candidates and employees must successfully pass background screening. 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge

• Basic Understanding of Golf/Landscape irrigation systems and maintenance of those systems.
• Knowledge of golf/landscape design, maintenance facilities/buildings, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, cement block and wood structures, concrete and asphalt.   
• Understanding the principles of golf maintenance and playability standards.

Skills                                                                     

• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service to our residents, facility managers and District staff.  
• Excellent verbal communication skills and professional appearance.  

Abilities

• Able to read and interpret basic blueprints.
• Able to understand building codes, policies, regulations, contract administration, and budget management. 
• Proficient personal computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office package including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint required.  
• Able to work with a large diverse population.

EQUIPMENT

Position regularly requires the use of office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, personal computers and productivity software; Vehicle (truck, car or golf cart) and occasional use of digital cameras.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to the following:

• Interior office environments, with moderate to loud noise typical for the work environment i.e., when in an office setting with moderate noise of computers and printers and moderate customer traffic.
• Diverse outside weather conditions including cold, heat, wet, and/or humid conditions; with moderate to loud noise typical for the work environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the following applies:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, push/pull; use hands/fingers; reach forward and overhead; kneel, stoop, twist, squat, sit, climb, balance, crouch or crawl; lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.