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Assistant Golf Course Superintendent job at MSU Jobs. Starkville, MS.

Position Function:

Oversees the daily operational and personnel activities to provide care and management for the University Golf Course.

Salary Grade :14

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Department Profile:

MSU GOLF COURSE

Area of Specialization:

Turf Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment of the position.
1. Trains supervises assigns inspects work and evaluates the job performance of the Irrigation Technician.
2. Performs irrigation repairs and maintenance activities in the absence of the Irrigation Technician.
3. Interviews trains supervises assigns and inspects work of student employees.
4. Participates in making necessary changes to any/all golf course features.
5. Plans maintenance projects in order to facilitate the daily up-keep of the golf course and surrounding grounds.
6. Monitors the course daily for the presence of turfgrass pests. Identifies diseases weeds and insects in order to recommend/select appropriate control measures.
7. Monitors work areas in order to assure accuracy of projects.
8. Determines irrigation fertilization and pesticide application rates.
9. Assists the Equipment Technician in monitoring golf course equipment for proper operation.
10. Oversees the calibration of all equipment used in the distribution of pesticides and soil amendments.
11. Communicates daily with the Pro Shop concerning course conditions.
12. Prepares research plots and collects related data.
13. Orders supplies for the golf course.
14. Assists in teaching the Golf Course Operations (AGN 4423/6423) Lab as well as other turfgrass related course work.
15. Conducts regularly scheduled staff safety meetings.
16. Assists the superintendent in record keeping and managing inventoried assets.
17. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience managing ultradwarf bermuda grass or ultradwarf bentgrass greens.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Agronomy Horticulture Golf and Sports Turf Management or related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Must have working knowledge of golf course maintenance equipment.
2. Must have the ability to exercise tact and discretion when interacting with customers and the public including reasonable standards of personal appearance.
3. Must have a working knowledge of irrigation control systems.
4. Must possess or be able to very quickly obtain a Category III Turf and Ornamental Pesticide Applicators Certificate.
5. Valid Drivers License

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. Exposure to extremes in weather conditions.
2. Subject to hazards associated with hand and/or power tools tractors and related equipment.
3. Exposure to pesticides when determining application rates.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online and attach a cover letter current resume and complete contact information for at least three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39762 .

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