Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance - ULGC

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville Golf Club (ULGC) in Simpsonville, KY is seeking a Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance to lead the grounds team, manage course maintenance, and develop agronomic plans for optimal playing conditions.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, overseeing greens/tees/fairways, coordinating irrigation, and maintaining safety standards while partnering with the Manager, Golf Course Operations. Nights/weekends/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in horticulture or related field and 2 years of golf-course experience.
• Valid driver's license and insurable by University carrier.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Pre-employment physical exam required.
• KY State Pesticide License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Grounds Staff: train and evaluate assigned groundskeepers and technicians, ensuring work is scheduled efficiently and safety protocols are rigorously followed.
• Maintenance oversight: plan, oversee, and directly manage the maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways to ensure excellent course conditions.
• Irrigation and water management: develop and adjust the irrigation plan to maintain optimal playing conditions.
• Collaboration for course quality: work closely with the Manager, Golf Course Operations to achieve consistent, top-quality playing surfaces.
• Equipment and application management: instruct equipment operators on proper use and care of mowing and other grounds equipment; oversee pesticide applications including calibration.
• Maintain pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems as required.
• Coordinate with Spray Technician on chemical applications, ensuring safety and proper procedures.
• Provide leadership to motivate the team toward course objectives.
• Safety compliance: conduct and reinforce safety training.
• Daily communication with Pro Shop about course conditions and issues affecting operations.
• Administrative duties: oversee hiring, performance reviews, payroll, scheduling, inventory, and meetings in manager's absence.
• Other duties as assigned; work nights, weekends, holidays and winter break as required.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Physical ability 50lbs

Pre-employment physical

Pesticide license (KY)

Education

Associate’s Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Turf Management or related field

Job description

Department: Location: Non-Campus Other Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109715

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Turf Management or a related field and Two (2) years of relevant experience within a golf course setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and insurable by the University insurance carrier.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Pre-employment physical exam required.
• KY State Pesticide License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Grade 6 (Salaried)

Position Description

The University of Louisville Golf Club (ULGC) in Simpsonville, KY is seeking candidates for a Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance position. The Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance is a hands-on position supervising and leading assigned grounds staff, maintaining productivity and efficiency, and ensuring top quality playing surfaces are maintained and safety protocols are followed at the University of Louisville Golf Club (ULGC). In collaboration with the Manager, Golf Course Operations the Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance is responsible for maintaining the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths and will develop and coordinate an agronomic plan to maintain optimal playing conditions.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and Lead Grounds Staff: Manage, train, and evaluate assigned groundskeepers and technicians, ensuring work is scheduled efficiently and safety protocols are rigorously followed.
• Maintenance Oversight: Plan, oversee, and directly manage the maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways to ensure excellent course conditions.
• Irrigation and Water Management: Develop and adjust the irrigation plan to maintain optimal playing conditions, considering weather patterns and seasonal needs.
• Collaboration for Course Quality: Work closely with the Manager, Golf Course Operations to achieve consistent, top-quality playing surfaces.
• Equipment and Application Management: Instruct equipment operators on the proper use and care of mowing and other grounds equipment. Oversee and/or perform pesticide applications, including the calibration of equipment, to ensure effective and safe usage.
• Participate in maintaining pumps, irrigation, and drainage systems as required.
• Coordination with Spray Technician: Communicate directly with the Spray Technician to schedule and monitor chemical applications on the course. Ensure proper application procedures, tank mixing, and compatibility checks are adhered to.
• Leadership and Motivation: Provide strong leadership to inspire and improve team performance in alignment with course objectives.
• Safety Compliance: Conduct and reinforce safety training alongside the Equipment Manager to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Daily Communication with Pro Shop: Serve as a direct link with the pro shop to keep them informed of course conditions and any issues affecting daily operations.
• Administrative Duties: Oversee hiring, performance reviews, terminations, payroll processing, and employee scheduling. Manage application logging, inventory control, and participate in meetings as needed, especially in the Manager, Golf Course Operations absence.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Additional responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Manager, Golf Course Operations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and during winter break as required, and adapt to varying weather conditions.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

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