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Assistant Greens Superintendent
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Position Number: 5891567
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

Assistant Greens Superintendent

Posting Number: SP004347P
Division/College: Auxiliary Services
Department: UI Golf Course
Location: Moscow

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

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 drivers 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

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $27.00 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 12/20/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than January 3, 2025.

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.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

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

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/44015

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.