GOLF COURSE SPECIALIST

Occupational Summary

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

Work Performed

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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent a high school with course work in skilled crafts or trades training.

Experience

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

Skills

N/A

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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