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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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of sports turf management duties including mowing, blowing, fertilization, aeration, grooming, seeding, topdressing, chemical applications, edging, painting, and irrigation
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of golf courses for practices, events, and competitions, in accordance with NCAA and BigTen rules
• Operation of heavy equipment, such as tractors, skid steer loaders, and forklifts
• Adhere to routine deadlines
• Assist in student/temporary employee training and supervision
• Routine interactions with coaches, administrators, and event staff
• Snow and ice removal for golf facilities
• Perform general equipment maintenance and repairs
• Participate in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, and trade shows
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Required:

• High school diploma/GED
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location