Flexible Groundskeeper — Golf Course Maintenance

North-Carolina-State-University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Emploe

LEAD courses

Attend non-revenue sporting events for

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking reliable Groundskeepers to join the Lonnie Poole Golf Course crew in Raleigh, NC. This hourly, temporary role focuses on turf care, landscaping, and course maintenance, including mowing, sodding, and upkeep.

The position requires physical outdoor labor, early mornings, weekends, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. It offers a State-mandated break after 11 months and potential renewal or transition to a permanent role based on performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Experience working on a golf course environment.

Responsibilities

• Landscaping and sodding.
• Applying fertilizer and pesticides on and around the course under the direct supervision of an employee who is licensed in Ornamental & Turf Pest Control.
• Cutting grass on the tee boxes, fairways, roughs, fringes and greens.
• Golf course upkeep.
• Sprinkler system maintenance, fencing and tree trimming.

Skills

Dependable

Time management

Independent worker

Equipment safety

Lift 50 lbs

Stamina outdoors

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Walking mowers

Riding mowers

Tee mowers

Fairway mowers

Rough mowers

Job description

NC State University is seeking reliable Groundskeepers to join the Lonnie Poole Golf Course crew in Raleigh, NC. This hourly, temporary role focuses on turf care, landscaping, and course maintenance, including mowing, sodding, and upkeep.

The position requires physical outdoor labor, early mornings, weekends, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. It offers a State-mandated break after 11 months and potential renewal or transition to a permanent role based on performance.