Assistant Greens Superintendent
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
ID: 7249018
Posted: May 29, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Posting Context Statement
The Assistant Greens Superintendent supervises and participates in the management, maintenance, and improvement of the University of Idaho Golf Course. The University of Idaho Golf Course is an integrated part of Auxiliary Service which focuses on providing quality products and services to university students, faculty and the greater community.
Position Overview
This position supervises and participates in the management, maintenance and improvement of the golf course.
Duties may include:
Assist with planning, scheduling and supervising golf course maintenance
Train seasonal employees
Inspect and record inventories of fertilizers, chemicals, and other supplies
Installation and operation of irrigations systems
Preform equipment maintenance
Course set up
Operate equipment used to maintain a golf course
Maintain personal and golf course compliance with regulations
Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
Golf Course | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
Golf course or green industry supervisory experience or turfgrass management education equivalent to two years
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Possess or have the abilityobtain within 90 days of hire an Idaho professional (Pesticide) Applicators License including the categories of Law and Safety, Ornamental Herbicide, and Ornamental Insecticide/Fungicide
Possess membership in or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire membership in the Inland Empire Golf Course Superintendents Association (IEGCSA) and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
Ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings and evenings based upon seasonal requirements including but not limited to weather, tournaments, and other scheduled activities
Additional Preferred
Experience in/with:
Working and solving problems with little or no precedence in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Operating and maintaining equipment, hand and power tools associated with golf course and/or landscape maintenance
Evaluating the safety and mechanical integrity of golf course/landscape equipment
Irrigation and drainage systems and their maintenance
Mixing, using and correctly applying chemicals and fertilizers
Making decisions regarding daily golf course maintenance
Communicating with employees and golfing clientele
Horticulture and professional golf course maintenance and related safety practices
Turf grass and soil types
Sprinkler system layout and design
Computer applications
Leading staff, making decisions and solving problems during the absence of a supervisor
Continuing training to stay current with changing trends in golf course maintenance
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds in a routine, repetitive manner as needed
Ability to work with and on ladders
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, twist, dig, climb and walk on a routine basis throughout the day
The Assistant Greens Superintendent supervises and participates in the management, maintenance, and improvement of the University of Idaho Golf Course. The University of Idaho Golf Course is an integrated part of Auxiliary Service which focuses on providing quality products and services to university students, faculty and the greater community.
Position Overview
This position supervises and participates in the management, maintenance and improvement of the golf course.
Duties may include:
Assist with planning, scheduling and supervising golf course maintenance
Train seasonal employees
Inspect and record inventories of fertilizers, chemicals, and other supplies
Installation and operation of irrigations systems
Preform equipment maintenance
Course set up
Operate equipment used to maintain a golf course
Maintain personal and golf course compliance with regulations
Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
Golf Course | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
Golf course or green industry supervisory experience or turfgrass management education equivalent to two years
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles
Possess or have the abilityobtain within 90 days of hire an Idaho professional (Pesticide) Applicators License including the categories of Law and Safety, Ornamental Herbicide, and Ornamental Insecticide/Fungicide
Possess membership in or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire membership in the Inland Empire Golf Course Superintendents Association (IEGCSA) and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
Ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings and evenings based upon seasonal requirements including but not limited to weather, tournaments, and other scheduled activities
Additional Preferred
Experience in/with:
Working and solving problems with little or no precedence in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Operating and maintaining equipment, hand and power tools associated with golf course and/or landscape maintenance
Evaluating the safety and mechanical integrity of golf course/landscape equipment
Irrigation and drainage systems and their maintenance
Mixing, using and correctly applying chemicals and fertilizers
Making decisions regarding daily golf course maintenance
Communicating with employees and golfing clientele
Horticulture and professional golf course maintenance and related safety practices
Turf grass and soil types
Sprinkler system layout and design
Computer applications
Leading staff, making decisions and solving problems during the absence of a supervisor
Continuing training to stay current with changing trends in golf course maintenance
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds in a routine, repetitive manner as needed
Ability to work with and on ladders
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, twist, dig, climb and walk on a routine basis throughout the day