What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Greenskeeper I Ponkapoag/Leo J. Martin Golf Course- Summer 2025 position at DCR - Urban Parks & Recreation?
Position: Seasonal Greenskeeper I
Location: Ponkapoag Golf Course, Canton 1 position/Leo J. Martin, Weston 2 positions
Start Date: 3/30/2025
End Date: 11/22/2025
The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, campgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, skating rinks, trails and parkways.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position Seasonal Greenskeeper I.
The basic purpose of this work is to maintain greens, fairways, turf, playing areas and surrounding areas of a golf course.
DUTIES:
Cuts turf on green and tee areas using hand or power mowers.
Seeds lawns and/or turf areas.
Sprays pesticides for treating insect, fungus or other problems in golf course areas.
Mixes chemicals as prescribed for fertilizing and/or disease or pest control work.
Operates light maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, rototillers, power tools, and chain saws in order to maintain grounds and turf on golf course.
Operates power driven equipment in order to till, cultivate and grade new turf areas.
Cleans and/or performs minor repairs on greens keeping equipment such as lawn, mowers or insect pest control equipment.
Performs related work such as emptying rubbish barrels, picking up trash, raking lawns, cleaning drains and/or catch basins, and putting lime in ponds to combat acid rain.
Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and equipment used in greenskeeping.
Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used in greenskeeping.
Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in connection with greenskeeping.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in greenskeeping.
Knowledge of the types and uses of hand power tools such as chain saws, hedge trimmers, etc.
Knowledge of the procedures followed in greenskeeping.
Salaries are based upon full-time/40 hours worked per week. Work schedules and days off are at the discretion of the Supervisor. This position may require working weekends and/or holidays.
Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.
Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.
Comprehensive Benefits
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First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.
Special Requirements: None.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
