Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (Facility Operations Specialist) , Athletics Pfau Golf Course

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Indiana University is seeking a Facilities Operations professional to support both Pfau Course operations and building maintenance. The role includes coordinating turfgrass maintenance, irrigation systems, and course conditioning to ensure exceptional playing conditions.

Responsibilities include budgeting, planning maintenance projects, supervising student staff, and ensuring environmental safety. A bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in facilities or golf course operations are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, project management, business operations, or related field.
• 2 years in facilities management, project management, business operations, or related field.
• Preferred: 5 years at a high-end golf course, turfgrass knowledge, pesticide license, and irrigation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operation and maintenance of Pfau Course.
• Support course prep for daily play, tournaments, and events.
• Oversee maintenance planning, irrigation monitoring, and equipment coordination.
• Coordinate environmental stewardship and safety procedures.
• Prepare estimates for maintenance projects and repairs.
• Monitor inventory and procurement of supplies and materials.
• Participate in on-call rotations for weather and irrigation issues.
• Supervise seasonal and student employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Quality mindset

Flexibility

Turfgrass knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management / related field

Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management / related field

Tools

Toro 2-Wire irrigation

Lynx irrigation software

John Deere equipment

Job description

ATHLETICS (BA-ATHL-IUBLA)

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with the daily operation, maintenance, and presentation of the Pfau Course at Indiana University.
• Supports the Golf Course Superintendent in planning, coordinating, and monitoring turfgrass maintenance, irrigation systems, landscape management, equipment usage, and course preparation for daily play, tournaments, and special events.
• Provides operational oversight of golf course maintenance activities and assists in ensuring exceptional playing conditions through sound agronomic practices, environmental stewardship, and efficient resource management.
• Assists in managing golf course maintenance operations, including maintenance planning, irrigation monitoring, equipment coordination, and response to operational issues affecting course conditions.
• Coordinates environmental stewardship and safety procedures with university personnel, regulatory agencies, and external vendors when necessary.
• Performs scheduled and ad hoc inspections to identify turfgrass, irrigation, landscape, course conditioning, and property maintenance needs.
• Assists with planning and execution of golf course improvement projects, including budgeting, implementation, and completion.
• Prepares estimates for maintenance projects and repairs and supports cost-effective management of operational resources.
• Coordinates completion of work orders and corrective maintenance activities and monitors progress on assigned projects.
• Monitors inventory and equipment conditions, maintains required records, and assists with procurement of supplies and materials.
• Participates in an on-call rotation and responds to weather-related events, irrigation issues, and other emergency situations affecting golf course operations.
• Assists in supervising and coordinating student employees, temporary staff, and seasonal maintenance personnel.
• Recommends operational improvements that enhance course conditions, efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.

General Responsibilities

• Manages building operations and maintenance such as maintenance planning, security/access control, and emergency response. Coordinates fire and life safety, environmental safety procedures, and planning with university personnel and external agencies where required.
• Performs periodic scheduled and ad hoc inspections to identify cleaning and property maintenance needs; participates in all aspects of project development, budget, implementation, and completion.
• Prepares estimates for repairs and ensures building maintenance falls within allocated budget with an emphasis on cost-containment.
• Coordinates fulfillment of work orders for corrective action and routine maintenance; monitors progress, escalating especially complex matters as needed.
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels and equipment/asset conditions through regular inspections and completion of required documentation. Orders supplies/equipment when necessary.
• Participates in and maintains an on-call rotation to cover emergency situations.
• May provide guidance to non-exempt Licensed and Skilled Trades staff or lower-level Facility Operations Specialists.
• May make procedural and process recommendations to supervisor for improved operational efficiency.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, project management, business operations, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in facilities management, project management, business operations, or related field.

Preferred

• 5 years of experience at a high-end golf course, resort, championship, collegiate, or private club facility.
• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Experience supporting golf course, grounds, landscape, athletic field, or turfgrass operations.
• Experience with Toro 2-Wire irrigation systems and Lynx irrigation software.
• Experience with irrigation system monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Experience supervising seasonal, temporary, or student employees.
• Knowledge of turfgrass establishment, fertilization programs, pest management, and cultural practices.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Indiana pesticide applicator license.
• Familiarity with John Deere golf course maintenance equipment.
• Participation in GCSAA educational programs or professional development opportunities.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Preferred

• Knowledge of golf course turfgrass management practices.
• Proficient with Toro 2-Wire irrigation and Lynx operating systems.
• Familiarity with John Deere maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ability to identify and respond to turf health, pest management, and course conditioning needs.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of seasonal, temporary, and student employees.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities in a dynamic outdoor environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional playing conditions and customer service.

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Facility Management

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