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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a NCAA Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to oversee the maintenance and management of Penn State’s championship Blue Course and historic White Course located in State College, PA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the golf course superintendent and contribute to the overall success of the grounds operations.
• Assist in creating work schedules for daily operations.
• Ensure daily setup is accomplished correctly and correct any deficiencies.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a NCAA Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent to oversee the maintenance and management of Penn State’s championship Blue Course and historic White Course located in State College, PA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the golf course superintendent and contribute to the overall success of the grounds operations.
• Assist in creating work schedules for daily operations.
• Ensure daily setup is accomplished correctly and correct any deficiencies.
• Supervise and direct department greenskeepers, spray and irrigation technicians.
• Record daily records that pertain to weather, chemical & fertilizer applications, purchase invoices, tasks completed during the day, etc.
• Supervise the chemical and fertilizer applications.
• Oversee the crew for assigned projects.
• Train employees on tasks and equipment.
• Assume responsibility of the golf course in the absence of the golf course superintendent.

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience in golf course maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive knowledge of turfgrass species, agronomic practices, and golf course construction principles. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail. Familiarity with irrigation systems, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance requirements. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive.  We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$56,200.00 - $89,600.00

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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