Assistant Greens Superintendent

University of Idaho

Assistant Greens Superintendent

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Auxiliary Services

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $16.58 or higher depending on experience and education

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent the Assistant Greens Superintendent supervises and participates the management, maintenance, and improvement of the golf course.

Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED - Specific golf course or green industry supervisory experience or turfgrass management education equivalent to 2 years.



Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working and solving problems with little or no precedence in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
- Experience operating and maintaining equipment and hand and power tools associated with golf course and/or landscape maintenance;
- Experience evaluating the safety and mechanical integrity of golf course / landscape equipment;
- Experience with irrigation and drainage systems and their maintenance;
- Experience mixing, using, and correctly applying chemicals and fertilizers;
- Working knowledge of computer applications and operation;
- Experience making decisions regarding daily golf course maintenance;
- Ability to communicate with all employees and golfing clientele;
- Ability to, in the absence of the superintendent and during busy periods, lead and direct golf course maintenance staff and solve multiple problems at once;
- Ability and willingness to participate in and apply knowledge gained through ongoing training(s);
- Considerable knowledge of golf course maintenance and related safety practices;
- Knowledge of turfgrass and soil types;
- Knowledge of horticulture and professional golf course maintenance practices;
- Knowledge of sprinkler system layout and design;
- Knowledge of the game of golf.

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.




Required Licensures, Certifications or other
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the driving requirements of the University of Idaho;
- Must possess or have the ability obtain within 90 days of hire an Idaho professional (Pesticide) Applicators License including the categories of Law and Safety, Ornamental Herbicide, and Ornamental Insecticide/Fungicide;
- Must possess current 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);
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, and evenings based upon seasonal requirements including but not limited to weather, tournaments, and other scheduled activities. There will be times when overtime is necessary to complete job duties.



Posting Number: SP003082P

Posting Date: 10/27/2021

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by November 10, 2021 will be given first consideration.

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. The information provided in your letter of qualification will be used to determine eligibility for an interview, and demonstrate your communications skills.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.


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