H-2A Visa Superintendent Jobs
Superintendent jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship place you at the top of the farm crew hierarchy, overseeing planting, irrigation, and harvest operations across large agricultural operations. Employers must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and file a certified job order with DOL before your visa is processed.
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Get Access To All JobsSECOND ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
SUMMARY: Collaborates with Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of Golf Courses with the planning, coordination, and execution of the golf course maintenance program. Supervises all staff when the Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent of Golf Courses or designee is absent and stands in on their behalf as required for various meetings and golf course maintenance agenda including weekly staff meetings. Directs crews during construction and special projects. Performs all routine golf course maintenance operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Directs seasonal crew to execute golf course maintenance plan including daily tasks and special projects. Aids in the training and orientation of new staff members.
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Manages personnel to accomplish operational goals and helps employees to develop good equipment operation skills and work habits.
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Acts as lead worker and supervisor on special projects and construction.
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Applies fertilizers and pesticides to golf course turf and licensing requirements.
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Operates all equipment necessary for golf course maintenance and construction including, but not limited to, tractors, skid steer loaders, backhoes, mowers, transit/level and hand tools.
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Inspects golf course presentation daily to ensure optimum playing conditions.
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Critiques operations such as mowing, bunker raking and cup cutting to make sure they are completed according to set maintenance standards.
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Provides support for irrigation operations including central computer operation, remote operation and hand watering.
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Responsible for upkeep of golf course pump houses, restrooms, and shelters, not including clubhouse and associated structures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in turf grass management or related field preferred.
Experience Requirements
Requires experience in golf course maintenance, golf course construction or related field. Experience and skills necessary to administer construction projects, involving earthwork and landscaping.
Special Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record are required.
SALARY RANGE $45,000 TO $50,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
SECOND ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
SUMMARY: Collaborates with Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of Golf Courses with the planning, coordination, and execution of the golf course maintenance program. Supervises all staff when the Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent of Golf Courses or designee is absent and stands in on their behalf as required for various meetings and golf course maintenance agenda including weekly staff meetings. Directs crews during construction and special projects. Performs all routine golf course maintenance operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
-
Directs seasonal crew to execute golf course maintenance plan including daily tasks and special projects. Aids in the training and orientation of new staff members.
-
Manages personnel to accomplish operational goals and helps employees to develop good equipment operation skills and work habits.
-
Acts as lead worker and supervisor on special projects and construction.
-
Applies fertilizers and pesticides to golf course turf and licensing requirements.
-
Operates all equipment necessary for golf course maintenance and construction including, but not limited to, tractors, skid steer loaders, backhoes, mowers, transit/level and hand tools.
-
Inspects golf course presentation daily to ensure optimum playing conditions.
-
Critiques operations such as mowing, bunker raking and cup cutting to make sure they are completed according to set maintenance standards.
-
Provides support for irrigation operations including central computer operation, remote operation and hand watering.
-
Responsible for upkeep of golf course pump houses, restrooms, and shelters, not including clubhouse and associated structures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in turf grass management or related field preferred.
Experience Requirements
Requires experience in golf course maintenance, golf course construction or related field. Experience and skills necessary to administer construction projects, involving earthwork and landscaping.
Special Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record are required.
SALARY RANGE $45,000 TO $50,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Superintendent Jobs
Pull your O*NET profile before applying
Superintendent roles fall under a specific SOC code in O*NET that defines required supervisory skills and tasks. Matching your resume language to those descriptors helps employers justify the role in their H-2A visa job order and reduces DOL pushback.
Target farms with multi-commodity operations
Large farms growing multiple crops across overlapping seasons need a Superintendent year-round, but H-2A requires the position to be seasonal. Ask employers upfront how they structure the seasonal period in their job order to confirm you qualify.
Search verified H-2A employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active H-2A filing history filtered to Superintendent-level agricultural roles, so you're not cold-applying to farms unfamiliar with the sponsorship process. Start your search there before reaching out directly.
Confirm housing meets H-2A federal standards
Your employer must provide free housing that passes DOL inspection before workers arrive. Ask whether their housing is DOL-certified and whether it accommodates supervisory staff separately, since crew housing conditions affect your on-site authority.
Request the certified job order before signing anything
Once the employer files with DOL and receives a certified job order, get a copy. That document defines your wage rate, start date, and duties. If those details don't match your offer letter, flag the discrepancy before your consular appointment.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your AEWR
The Adverse Effect Wage Rate varies by state and crop year. Run your state through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Employers are legally required to pay whichever is higher between the AEWR and the prevailing wage for your SOC code.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Superintendent jobs that offer H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Superintendent positions with verified H-2A sponsorship history. Not every farm that posts a superintendent opening has filed an H-2A job order before, so filtering for employers with active or prior filings saves you from pursuing leads that won't move forward. From there, contact the farm's HR or operations manager directly to confirm the position is classified as seasonal in their DOL filing.
What housing and transportation does my H-2A employer have to provide?
Your employer must provide free housing that meets DOL federal or state standards, inspected before you arrive. They're also required to cover transportation costs from your home country to the worksite and back after the contract ends. If your housing is on-farm, the employer handles utilities. These aren't perks they can negotiate away, they're mandatory H-2A employer obligations enforced by DOL.
Does my supervisory experience count toward H-2A Superintendent eligibility?
H-2A doesn't require a formal degree, but your employer's job order must describe duties that justify the Superintendent title under the relevant SOC code. Years of hands-on supervisory experience directing irrigation schedules, managing seasonal crews, and coordinating equipment are exactly what DOL looks for in a qualifying job order. Document your supervisory roles in writing before your employer submits their application.
Can a Superintendent role qualify as seasonal under H-2A rules?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the position is tied to a recurring seasonal agricultural need, not a permanent management function. Farms that rely on a Superintendent only during planting and harvest windows have a straightforward case. Farms that need year-round oversight face more scrutiny from DOL and may need to restructure the job order to isolate the seasonal component of the role.