Assistant Turf Manger/Golf Supervisor Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Assistant Turf Manger/Golf Supervisor
Department Maintenance of Practice Grounds – 40341
Pay Grade 4
Job Category Support Staff
Job Summary The Department of Maintenance of Practice Grounds is accepting applications for an Assistant Turf Manager/Golf Supervisor. This position reports directly to the Sports Turf Manager and carries out and assigns duties as directed. The Assistant Turf Manager/Golf Supervisor possesses skills and knowledge of specific maintenance techniques for the ETSU Golf Facility. This position will act as the lead irrigation technician for the ETSU Golf Facility and athletic field irrigation systems. This position works independently and supervises the work of others at the ETSU Golf Facility. Facilities employees may be required to report at their regularly scheduled times during emergency closures or during inclement weather to perform essential functions including snow removal duties. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
Paid time off & leave
17 paid holidays
Educational Assistance
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Access to University facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

Disclaimer:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of proper chemical use including personal protective equipment requirements, paperwork reports, proper calibrations and application, and proper cleaning and disposal of chemical related equipment/supplies.
Knowledge of specific maintenance techniques, methods, tools, and practices used in maintenance of synthetic, natural turf playing surfaces, and golf course maintenance.
Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management identification of pest and applying proper treatment.
Ability to perform turf management duties at the assigned facility or location.
Ability to instruct and supervise others.
Ability to operate specialized golf and athletic turf equipment.
Ability to maintain, repair, and schedule irrigation systems.
Ability to perform properly calculate fertilizer/pesticide fertilization amounts.
Ability to apply pesticides.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Possess skills and knowledge of specific maintenance techniques for the ETSU Golf Facility on a daily basis.
Possess a skill set in turf management, turf equipment operation, irrigation systems, and integrated pest management practices. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in sports turf, golf course maintenance, or related fields (may include those with relevant part-time experience or relevant certifications/education may be considered in lieu of experience).
Must maintain a valid TN Driver’s License during employment. Preferred Qualifications Category 3 Pesticide Certification.
Golf Course Experience. Salary 18.43 an hour
Posting Detail Information Posting Number

SS01769P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 04/03/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes