Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - Ops & Irrigation

BoardRoom magazine; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BoardRoom magazine seeks a facilities and operations professional to support Indiana University’s Pfau Course and related building spaces. You will assist with daily maintenance, course presentation, irrigation oversight, and event preparation, while coordinating safety and environmental procedures with university staff and vendors.

You’ll help plan budgets, manage work orders, and supervise student staff. The role emphasizes reliable operations, cost-effective resource management, and timely

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily operation, maintenance, and presentation of golf course facilities and grounds at Indiana University.
• Supports planning, coordinating, and monitoring turfgrass maintenance, irrigation, landscape management, equipment usage, and course preparation for daily play and events.
• Oversees maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient operations and optimal course conditions.
• Plans maintenance operations, coordinates irrigation monitoring and equipment, and responds to operational issues affecting course conditions.
• Coordinates environmental stewardship and safety procedures with university personnel, regulatory agencies, and external vendors as needed.
• Performs inspections to identify turfgrass, irrigation, and facility maintenance needs; supports project budgeting and completion.
• Prepares estimates for maintenance projects and repairs; assists with procurement of supplies and materials.
• Manages work orders, tracks progress, and monitors inventory and equipment conditions; supports on-call responses to weather events.
• May supervise student employees and seasonal staff; provides guidance as needed.
• Offers operational improvements to enhance course conditions, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Operations planning

Tools

CMMS

Irrigation systems

Job description

BoardRoom magazine seeks a facilities and operations professional to support Indiana University’s Pfau Course and related building spaces. You will assist with daily maintenance, course presentation, irrigation oversight, and event preparation, while coordinating safety and environmental procedures with university staff and vendors.

You’ll help plan budgets, manage work orders, and supervise student staff. The role emphasizes reliable operations, cost-effective resource management, and timely