Greenskeeper

Audubon Institute•New Orleans, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Greenskeeper, under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and or Assistant Superintendent, Equipment Manager, performs routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance and set up, for daily play; does skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operate all types of mowers and equipment used in grooming and preparing the golf course on a daily basis. This may include small hand-powered equipment. He or she does related work as required.

Requirements

Ability to learn golf course set up for daily play
Must have the ability to utilize all manner of hand equipment and self propelled machinery within the scope of golf maintenance.
Louisiana Driver’s License
Must demonstrate the willingness and ability to retain instructions on the use of equipment, tools, and materials used in golf course construction, maintenance and landscape.
Ability to work every other weekend
Transportation that can get you to work for the start of the shift (currently 5am)

Nice To Haves

Leadership attitude
Teamworking attitude
Knowledge in usage of small equipment
Prior experience in landscaping or commercial mowing

Responsibilities

Utilizes all manner of hand equipment such as; shovels, string trimmers, push mowers, edgers, hand rakes, blowers, etc
Operate self-propelled machinery such as; bunker rakes, triplex mowers, deckmowers, aerators, sod cutters, and others as directed.
Performs daily set up procedures such as; setting tee markers, filling water coolers, and changing and repairing cups on greens daily, maintains ball washers, remove debris, sand tee & fairway divots, maintains flower beds, etc
Maintains fuel and fluid levels for equipment on a daily basis, report equipment problems or failures to Equipment Manager immediately.
Cleans and properly stores equipment after each use.
Under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals using hand operated sprayers.
Help in project work including drainage, irrigation, construction, repair, and naturalized habitat protection.
Maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of accountability, fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
Thrive in a team environment, using your organizational and technical skills to ensure the smooth execution of creative projects that resonate with our audience.
Celebrate the successes of your team and bring enthusiasm to your work, reflecting the joyful culture that is at the heart of Audubon’s mission.
Stay adaptable and open to learning new skills, embracing change and innovation as opportunities to lead and grow.
The above listed duties are general statements of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. They do not exclude other duties as assigned.