GOLF COURSE SPECIALIST

Golf Course Specialist

Perform a variety of duties involved in maintaining Duke University golf course equipment and grounds in accordance with established schedules and instructions.

Inspect, maintain and repair golf course mechanical and power driven equipment to include power mowers, cushman trucks, back hoe, front end loader, rototiller, spray rigs and irrigation equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment to include changing oil, lubricating equipment, sharpening cutting reels and painting equipment as necessary. Overhaul small engines and restore old equipment as requested. Operate light equipment as required to maintain golf course grounds appropriately. Spray fungicides and pesticides in accordance with instructions and / or established schedules. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school with coursework in skilled crafts or trades training. Work requires 1 year 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.

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $26.15. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at : https : / / hr.duke.edu / benefits /

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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