Golf Grounds Worker I

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Learning opportunities

Career mobility

Discounted golf fees

Discounted recreation facility passes

PPE provided

Job summary

The City of Fort Collins, Recreation Department, is seeking a Golf Grounds Worker I (Hourly) to join the Golf Division. This part-time, non-exempt role outdoors at City golf courses involves edging, raking, cleaning debris, weeding, and plant-bed care, applying green industry standards, turf care and irrigation practices.

You will learn and perform tasks while supporting the world-class stewardship of our community courses and have access to training, PPE, and a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Edging, raking, cleaning debris, weeding, and plant-bed care outdoor duties.
• Learn and apply green industry standards, turf care and irrigation practices.

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Golf Grounds Worker I (Hourly) REQUISITION #: req8389 DEPARTMENT: Recreation LOCATION: City Park 9 / Collindale / Southridge BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt HOURLY RATE: $16.00 per hour

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 9/30/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
• Motor vehicle report The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Summary

Golf Division is currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to become a Golf Grounds Worker and join a talented team of innovators to help strengthen the world-class stewardship of golf courses in our community. The Golf Division provides a positive and engaging environment, comprehensive training, and opportunity for professional growth and career progression within the green industry.

The Golf Grounds Worker position is a job where you’ll be working outdoors, helping to maintain City golf courses. You’ll learn green industry standards, landscaping techniques, turf care and irrigation practices while performing a variety of duties including edging, raking, cleaning debris, weeding, and plant-bed care which are practical and in demand career skills.

Incentives

• Potential for paid personal time and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal and financial assistance.
• Wellness program and access to workout facilities.
• Personal and professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Gift card drawings for participating in Safety and Wellness programs.
• Discounted Golf Green Fees.
• Discounted Passes to City Recreation facilities.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided such as gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, boots, ear protection, etc.