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Work History
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John Weeks

Summary

Results-driven Golf Course Assistant Superintendent with success managing all areas of golf course property. Knowledgeable about turf management, and grounds . Adept at controlling costs, enhancing golf course grounds and maintaining efficient operations. Excellent customer service and communication skills with a collaborative nature and strong attention to detail.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Superintendent

Legends Golf Course
05.2023 - Current
  • Improved turf quality by implementing effective pest and disease management programs.
  • Assisted in budget development for course maintenance, resulting in cost-effective resource allocation.
  • Enhanced course aesthetics with timely and precise mowing, edging, and trimming practices.
  • Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying proper fertilization and irrigation techniques.
  • Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
  • Supervised daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient task completion.
  • Implemented strategic drainage solutions to reduce standing water on fairways and greens after heavy rain events.
  • Organized off-season projects such as tree pruning or bunker renovations to enhance overall course appearance during peak season playability months.
  • Contributed valuable input during committee meetings, helping shape future plans for the golf facility''s ongoing success.

General Maintenance Worker

Legends Golf Course
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Delegated daily landscaping tasks for installations, repairs and regular maintenance.
  • Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
  • Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning.

Service Technician

Roto Rooter Plumbing
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
  • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
  • Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
  • Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
  • Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
  • Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
  • Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
  • Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
  • Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
  • Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.

Machine Setup Operator

Schaeffler Group
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
  • Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
  • Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
  • Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
  • Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Observed operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs.
  • Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
  • Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
  • Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
  • Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining processes.
  • Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
  • Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
  • Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse or recycling.
  • Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to type of metal and finish specifications.
  • Measured, laid out and marked metal stock to display placement of cuts.
  • Designed detailed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance tool performance.
  • Designed fixtures, tooling or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
  • Tested experimental models under simulated operating conditions to determine standardization and feasibility of design.
  • Enforced safe and timely wireless telecommunication system installations for high-profile clients.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by maintaining injection molding machines, dies, robotic bottle packing machines and vacuum and casting furnaces.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Turf Management

Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Cheraw High School
Cheraw, SC
06.2011

Skills

  • Fertilizer Safety
  • Pruning and Trimming
  • Project Scheduling
  • Power Trimming
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Worksite Safety
  • Team Management

Accomplishments

  • Assisted in the overseeding project at Augusta National in 2022.
  • Participated in the 2022 Carolinas Turf Bowl and the 2023 National Turf Bowl.

Timeline

Assistant Superintendent

Legends Golf Course
05.2023 - Current

General Maintenance Worker

Legends Golf Course
01.2021 - 05.2023

Service Technician

Roto Rooter Plumbing
01.2020 - 12.2020

Machine Setup Operator

Schaeffler Group
01.2016 - 12.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Turf Management

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

High School Diploma -

Cheraw High School
John Weeks