Golf Course - Maintenance - Seasonal Worker 2026

Aurora Il; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 23,818 - 32,952; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Aurora, IL is seeking a Seasonal Worker for golf course maintenance. This role involves maintaining exceptional playing conditions at Phillips Park Golf Course from March to November. Responsibilities include daily course preparation, operating mowers, and ensuring cleanliness around the grounds. Candidates must be able to work independently, follow instructions, and pass a physical and drug screen. The wage ranges from $17.29 to $23.92 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and background investigation.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Experience with maintenance activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily course prep including changing cups and pin locations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the golf course.
• Operate mowers and other equipment to maintain the course.
• Assist with landscape bed and tree maintenance.

Skills

Ability to maneuver around golf course safely

Ability to operate equipment safely

Ability to work independently

Ability to understand and carry out instructions

Job description

Golf Course - Maintenance - Seasonal Worker 2026

Job Category: Intern/Temp/Seasonal

Requisition Number: GOLFC001092

• Posted : January 16, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Aurora, IL 60505, USA

Description

The City of Aurora is accepting applications for seasonal job positions for the Phillips Park Golf Course Maintenance. Positions are available from approximately March through November.

As a team member on the golf course maintenance staff, responsible for providing exceptional playing conditions for the patrons of Phillips Park Golf Course. The maintenance staff’s main function is to prepare the golf course before play begins daily. This position requires working morning hours and working outdoors in inclement weather at times.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily course prep - Changing cups & pin locations, moving tee markers, filling divots, removing broken tees.
• Daily set up of Driving Range & practice area - Move ropes, bag stands, dividers.
• Maintain cleanliness of golf course: picking up garbage, branches, and other debris.
• Operate mowers to maintain areas of the golf course: Greens, Tees, Collars, Fairways, Rough.
• Operate equipment to rake sand straps and bunkers.
• Trimming areas - sand traps, fence, landscape beds, curbs, posts.
• Operate push mowers & handheld equipment to maintain small areas around golf course.
• Assist with landscape bed and tree maintenance; mulching, planting, weeding, and trimming.
• Assist in performing agronomic practices; topdressing, aerification, and verticutting.
• Shovel sand, mulch, soil, and other material as directed.
• Repair Fence, irrigation, drainage, and other infrastructure features on golf course.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to maneuver around golf course safely and efficiently.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions to perform tasks.
• Ability to operate equipment safely to perform tasks.
• Ability to complete work goals while minimal disturbance to players.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.

Must be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and background investigation.

The hourly wage is $17.29 - $23.92/hour, depending on qualifications.

Seasonal employees may receive preference in consideration for potential promotional opportunities within the City.

Applications should be submitted online.

*Applicants may be contacted regarding their interest in seasonal positions in other Divisions in the City.

*Applicants will only be contacted if selected to move forward in the hiring process.

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