What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Maintenance Laborer (Hourly) - Seasonal position at Madison, City of (WI)?
The City of Madison is hiring Golf Course Maintenance Laborers! The successful candidates will be responsible for manual labor work maintaining the City of Madison Golf Courses. Employees will provide basic landscaping services and building maintenance activities for the Madison Golf Courses. Employees will be expected to work with fertilizers and will have frequent exposure to pollen, dust, grass clippings, etc.
Schedule: Multiple positions are available. Hours will be Sunday through Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Employees must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Hired candidates may be eligible for reinstatement in future golf seasons.
Duration: The golf season is approximately April through October (depending on weather).
Schedule: Multiple positions are available. Hours will be Sunday through Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Employees must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Hired candidates may be eligible for reinstatement in future golf seasons.
Duration: The golf season is approximately April through October (depending on weather).
The hourly wage consists of a base wage of $18.03 per hour plus a $2.50 per hour bonus.
If you are specifically interested in working as a Laborer in any other public works area, including General Parks, please apply to the separate Laborer (Hourly) - Seasonal posting. To learn more about seasonal laborer opportunities, watch this video.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER, THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE GOLF PROGRAM.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
- Mow greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using a variety of mowers (e.g., push mowers, large rotary mowers, reel mowers, etc.)
- Rake sand traps
- Change cups
- Maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers
- Perform string trimming
- Clean restrooms and buildings
- Collect trash
- Perform basic maintenance on equipment (check oil and coolant levels, etc.)
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
All applicants will be considered for these positions. Depending on the number of applications, random selection may be used to determine which applicants will be invited to interview.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
Ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move bags of fertilizer weighing 40 pounds.
Ability to work on uneven surfaces.
Ability to work outside in various weather conditions and to be exposed to pollen, dust, grass clippings, fertilizers, etc.
*Payroll title for this position is Laborer (Hourly).
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move bags of fertilizer weighing 40 pounds.
Ability to work on uneven surfaces.
Ability to work outside in various weather conditions and to be exposed to pollen, dust, grass clippings, fertilizers, etc.
*Payroll title for this position is Laborer (Hourly).
Salary : $3 - $21
