Golf Course Maintenance Leader

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Duke Golf Club is seeking an Administrative Superintendent, Golf Course Maintenance to lead grounds operations, supervise staff, and drive maintenance programs for exceptional playability and sustainability. The role emphasizes strategic planning, safety, and environmental stewardship in a collaborative outdoor setting.

You will oversee turf health, equipment, and resource management while coordinating maintenance activities for daily play, tournaments, and events, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of post-secondary training in skilled trades, grounds management, landscaping, turfgrass management, or a related field preferred.
• Four years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, turfgrass management, groundskeeping equipment repair, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating or supervising maintenance operations preferred.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead golf course grounds maintenance activities, including turfgrass management and irrigation support.
• Develop schedules for fertilizer applications, weed management, insect control, and disease prevention.
• Oversee equipment, parts, tools, and groundskeeping supplies; monitor preventive maintenance programs.
• Plan, assign, and monitor the work of grounds maintenance personnel; ensure timely completion.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations coordination

Budget planning

Safety compliance

Environmental stewardship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years post-secondary training in skilled trades/grounds management

Job description

Duke University’s Duke Golf Club is seeking an Administrative Superintendent, Golf Course Maintenance to lead grounds operations, supervise staff, and drive maintenance programs for exceptional playability and sustainability. The role emphasizes strategic planning, safety, and environmental stewardship in a collaborative outdoor setting.

You will oversee turf health, equipment, and resource management while coordinating maintenance activities for daily play, tournaments, and events, with