GOLF CLUB STARTER & RANGER

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

8d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of duties as a caretaker of the Duke University Golf Club grounds. This includes safely operating and maintaining the golf course maintenance equipment in accordance with established schedules, within the job description, and by the instruction assigned by the supervisor. The role requires understanding OSHA Safety Rules and complying with Duke University Employee Work Rules and Policies. Maintaining and improving lines of communication with supervisors and fellow workers is essential, as is working as a team member while also providing team leadership on various maintenance duty assignments.

Requirements

Educational background normally equivalent to a high school with coursework in skilled crafts or trades training.
1 year of experience in maintaining grounds and landscape to acquire knowledge in the operation and maintenance of grounds and landscape equipment.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

Inspect and operate golf course mechanical and power-driven equipment, including power mowers (rotary and reel), utility vehicles, backhoes, front-end loaders, top dressers, roto-tillers, spray rigs, and irrigation equipment.
Operate light equipment as required to maintain golf course grounds in a tournament-ready condition.
Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment, including cleaning, changing oil, lubricating, and painting.
Utilize the required “maintenance checklist” prior to operating any equipment, including checking oil and gas levels.
Apply herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, and fertilizer to the grounds in accordance with supervisor instructions and/or established schedules after thorough training.
Perform other Golf Course related duties incidental to the work described herein as assigned by the Administrative Head Golf Course Superintendent and/or the Associate Golf Course Superintendents.