Golf Course Specialist

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 273242

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR

Date: Oct 16, 2026

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we believe exceptional work starts with exceptional people. We celebrate individuality, value diverse perspectives, and foster an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. As a Golf Course Equipment and Grounds Technician, you'll play an essential role in maintaining the Duke University Golf Course by ensuring grounds equipment operates safely and efficiently while helping create a premier experience for student-athletes, staff, alumni, and guests.

Be Bold.

Join a team dedicated to excellence in grounds management and equipment maintenance. In this hands-on role, you'll combine technical expertise with problem-solving skills to help keep Duke's golf course facilities and equipment performing at their best.

What You'll Do:

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair golf course equipment, including power mowers, utility vehicles, backhoes, front-end loaders, rototillers, spray rigs, and irrigation equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance such as changing oil, lubricating components, sharpening reels and blades, and maintaining equipment records.
Overhaul and repair small engines and restore equipment as needed.
Assist with painting and refurbishing equipment to extend service life and maintain appearance.

Grounds Operations Support

Operate light and specialized equipment to support golf course maintenance activities.
Assist in maintaining high-quality playing surfaces and grounds throughout the golf course.
Support seasonal and daily grounds maintenance projects as assigned.

Chemical Application & Safety

Apply fungicides, pesticides, and other turf management products according to established schedules, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Follow environmental stewardship and workplace safety guidelines to ensure responsible chemical handling and application.

Team Collaboration

Partner with golf course operations and grounds maintenance staff to support daily maintenance objectives.
Contribute to a culture of teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Coursework, vocational training, or experience in skilled trades, equipment maintenance, or mechanical repair.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience maintaining grounds, landscape, golf course, or turf equipment.
Knowledge of small engine repair and preventative maintenance practices.
Ability to safely operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment.
Experience working with irrigation systems, spray equipment, or turf management operations.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Minimum Experience

One year of experience maintaining grounds and landscape equipment, or
An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

Choose Duke.

Why Duke?

Work for one of the nation's leading universities and health systems.
Be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence in athletics and recreational facilities.
Access competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and career growth resources.
Contribute to maintaining a world-class golf course environment that serves the Duke community and its visitors.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and bring your mechanical expertise, commitment to quality, and passion for excellence to Duke University. Help us maintain exceptional golf course facilities while building your career with an organization known for innovation, teamwork, and impact.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Degrees,Licensures, Certifications

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/OREXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $27.20. 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/

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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 reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).