Maintenance Benefits

Increased Control of the Maintenance Operations

  • Because our clients' goals and expectations are the basis for everything we do, we begin with an in-depth evaluation of the course and grounds, the maintenance operations and the personnel and equipment.
  • Priorities and budgets are defined and long-range strategic and operational plans are developed and distilled into annual plans.
  • Together, we arrive at a fixed annual cost of maintenance so that our client can concentrate time and resources on revenue generation, increased member/player services and the other operational functions.    

Improved Course Quality, Playability and Aesthetics

  • Annual written plans define the goals, objectives, quality standards and budgets.
  • Our agronomic and management experts are on site regularly to work with the superintendent and staff. 
  • Physical course reviews with the course management take place monthly.
  • Written maintenance status and budget reports are generated monthly and more often if needed.  Attention to detail is constant.

Reduced Chemical and Materials Costs

  • Our purchasing relationships and large quantity requirements allow us to negotiate annual supply agreements and significant volume discounts and rebates.
  • Seed, chemical, fertilizer & other supply expenses will be reduced.

Lower Capital Equipment Costs

  • Equipment costs will be reduced by way of lower acquisition costs. ServiScape's large volume discounts assures best pricing.
  • We can also provide the use of infrequently used equipment (such as aerifiers, seeders, trenchers, etc.)'equipment that most courses own but use only a few days a year.  Maintenance and replacement cost savings can be significant over time.

Improved Operating Efficiencies and Staff Productivity

  • ServiScape superintendents are freed from many of the normal paperwork requirements and spend the vast majority of their time 'on course' training and supervising.
  • Our formalized training programs have raised the level of quality and productivity at all of our course operations.  We typically have fewer, more productive employees and a lower than average employee turnover. 
  • The dollars saved in purchasing and productivity improvements belong to our clients.  These savings can be used for other priorities such as course improvements and equipment or used to increase the bottom line.
  • ServiScape absorbs and centralizes most payroll, accounting, financial, purchasing and bookkeeping operations.  Our clients no longer need to administer these functions and the 'headaches' involved are eliminated.
  • The technical assistance of all of ServiScape's superintendents, supervisors and suppliers is routinely called upon to help plan and to resolve problems.
  • In case of emergencies, equipment and employees can be mobilized from our area affiliate maintenance operations.  ServiScape can also bring the expertise of our personnel to bear on landscape design, irrigation and many other issues.

Assured Long-Term Continuity

  • When a course superintendent 'moves on' or a change takes place in course management personnel (boards, green/grounds committees, etc.), most courses will have lost a critically important element...history.
  • The ServiScape management team approach provides an assurance of continuity in all facets of the maintenance operations.

Reduced Liability Exposures

  • Issues such as safety, environmental law, employment practices (hiring, firing, etc.), taxes and liability insurance are ServiScape's responsibility.
  • We have systems and training programs in place to insure exposure to litigation and governmental intervention (OSHA, EPA, etc.) is minimized.

Increased Member/Patron and Management Communications

  • ServiScape senior management meet with our clients on a routine basis. During our visits, we tour the golf course with our clients and staff to address course conditions, subsequent events, (tournaments, aeirifcation, etc) and the needs of our clients.
  • At a minimum, we provide monthly reports detailing maintenance activity and budget status.  Additional reports are available per the wishes of the client.
  • We also prepare annual maintenance reports and assist in the preparation and presentation of course renovation and improvement plans. 

Committed to Long-Term Client Relationships

  • ServiScape's goal is to develop long-term client relationships by producing ever increasing levels of course quality, playability, and aesthetic appeal.
  • 'A Finer Course'Within Your Budget' is our commitment to each and every client.