Greenskeeper

Position Title: Greenskeeper

Department: Golf Maintenance

Reports To: Golf Superintendent

Location: Golf Course

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park

At Audubon Nature Institute, we are more than a collection of parks, museums, and conservation centers—we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our work is guided by our culture code, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Activating Impact by integrating tangible, real-world outcomes into all our initiatives, fostering a culture where every action contributes to a positive environmental impact. We are committed to Empowering Optimism, using positivity to inspire others to act and believe in their capacity to create meaningful change. We strive to Create Connection by engaging with people from all walks of life, knowing that the collective strength of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At Audubon, we embody the spirit of Le Bon Temps, infusing the joy and vibrant culture of Louisiana into our everyday work, celebrating our unique heritage while advancing our mission. As Leaders of the Pack, we constantly seek smarter, innovative solutions, challenging conventions to drive the change we want to see in the world.

What You’ll Do (Summary of role)

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.

Day to Day Responsibilities (Limit to most important/top 10 duties if possible)

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  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.

Additional/Overall Skills:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

Must Haves: (required for the role)

• 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: (preferred for the role)

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

Physical Requirements: (Add per list provided based on role type)

• Prolonged standing, walking, and climbing of stairs or ladders
• Frequent bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching.
• Manual dexterity to operate machinery or handle tools.
• Frequent use of vision and hearing to assess surroundings and job tasks.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to environmental hazards such as dust, chemicals, or loud noise.