Greenskeeper

Oakland University; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University’s 2465 - Golf Courses seeks a motivated Maintenance worker to maintain the primary golf course playing surfaces and landscaped areas under supervision. This entry-level role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work weekends and holidays during the season.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, less than one year of golf course maintenance experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Less than one (1) year of golf course maintenance experience.
• Must have completed less than nine (9) academic hours in landscape technology or a directly related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays during the season.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Head and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, maintain the primary golf course playing surfaces and landscaped areas.

Skills

Driver's license

Weekend/holiday availability

Golf course maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

<9 academic hours in landscape technology or related field

Tools

State of Michigan pesticide applications certification

Job description

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Less than one (1) year of golf course maintenance experience.
• Must have completed less than nine (9) academic hours in landscape technology or a directly related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays during the season.

Department

2465 - Golf Courses

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Less than one (1) year of golf course maintenance experience.
• Must have completed less than nine (9) academic hours in landscape technology or a directly related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays during the season.

Desired Qualifications

• State of Michigan pesticide applications certification.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Head and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, maintain the primary golf course playing surfaces and landscaped areas.

Job Open Date

08/27/2026