Job Summary

Provide golf course management support to the Superintendent. Assist in the development and full execution of an all-inclusive golf course maintenance plan for two championship 18-hole golf courses, including turf maintenance and landscaping programs. Assess criteria necessary for making critical-path decisions, which ultimately affect the playability of each course.  Supervise regular and temporary hourly staff.

What You'll Be Doing:

Maintenance Operations

Assist in the development and full execution of an all-inclusive golf course maintenance plan for two 18-hole golf courses. Manage daily golf course turf maintenance and related projects, which includes but is not limited to mowing, turf maintenance, chemical applications, irrigation, tree and shrub maintenance; golf course aesthetics. Develop new techniques and innovative methods for improved golf course maintenance operations for improved playability and cost effectiveness. Prioritize daily any critical-path decisions affecting the "play-ability" of the course, i.e. assess the critical nature of the conditions and react accordingly. Develop and maintain positive, productive working relationships with athletics, agronomy and physical facilities staffs, as well as with outside vendors. Oversee golf course construction projects.

Spraying Applications

Daily inspect golf course to assess need for pesticide herbicide, fungicide, group control. Recommend spraying application schedule, chemical rates, quantity and location of all appropriate and necessary chemical applications to the Superintendent. Keep accurate and complete records of all pesticide applications, fertilizer calibration, rate, and applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversee the scheduling and work assignments of regular, temporary non-student and student maintenance employees to ensure good, playable conditions, and cost control. Make decisions or recommendations for hiring, promotion, pay adjustments, performance feedback, and terminations. Train and supervise employees in equipment operation and golf course maintenance. Review and maintain accurate time cards. Provide cross training to the Assistant Superintendent and oversight for the landscape specialist position.

Maintenance Shop Operations

Collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent, oversee maintenance and shop operations by: developing maintenance equipment budget, reviewing and approving repair and upkeep of equipment within approved budget, approving purchase of parts and materials for maintenance shop, developing multi-year plan for maintenance equipment purchase, trade-in and salvage. Oversee proper procedures and implementation of equipment maintenance, e.g., grinding, lapping, adjusting and diagnosis:-Advise on equipment repairs and ordering necessary parts to fix with budget-awareness.

Annual Budget

Prepare annual budget recommendations for the maintenance and capital improvements of the golf courses and related properties. Recommend cost control measures to keep operating and capital expenses in line with approved budget. Assist Superintendent with short and long-range planning.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Collaborate with outside constituencies such as NCAA and USGA to meet specifications of tournaments. Participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days, and trade shows. Subject to 24-hour callbacks. 

About Us:

Purdue Athletics is built on unrivaled pride, unlimited potential, and a sense of shared purpose that unites staff, student-athletes, and the broader community. As part of Purdue’s 150-year legacy, Athletics exemplifies a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence, where every member is encouraged to strive for success while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Joining Purdue Athletics means joining a team committed to building a better world together—where professional aspirations thrive, innovation is celebrated, and a lasting impact is made on campus and beyond. Read more: Purdue Boilermakers Athletics  

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Three (3) years golf course maintenance operations experience that includes turf maintenance and related landscape projects, spraying applications, employee supervision
• Maintenance shop operations, purchasing, and budgeting is desired

Skills needed:

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations, e.g., safety and environmental standards, etc.
• Ability to effectively interpret, communicate, and implement University policies & procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices.
• A working knowledge of golf course construction principles, practices, and methods.
• A thorough understanding of the rules of the game of golf.
• Excellent communication (oral & written), problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
• Must be able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes
• The Basic Principles and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting golf course business processes.
• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, etc., necessary.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid State pesticide applicators license (3A & B). 
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Indiana driver’s license.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University