Job Summary
Purdue University and its Intercollegiate Athletics Department are looking for an entry-level groundskeeper at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. The candidate must have the ability to build relationships and work among a diverse workforce at all levels. As a golf course groundskeeper, you will perform all general golf turf maintenance operations including mowing, bunker maintenance, hand-trimming, aeration, top-dressing and seeding of new and existing turf. You will become familiar with the operation of all golf turf maintenance equipment and perform general equipment repair.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or maintenance/ grounds work.
- The ability to communicate and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations is necessary
- Excellent professionalism in dealing with golf patrons, administrators, coaches and student-athletes
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Motivated individual with the ability to efficiently multi-task, work under pressure, and handle interruptions
- Competencies in judgment, dependability, accountability, integrity, flexibility, and problem-solving
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs
- Some weekends, evenings, and holidays will be mandatory
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
- https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Who We Are at Purdue University:
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