Greenskeeper

Foothills Park & Recreation District; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Accrued sick time

Wellness Program

Scholarship Program

401(k) plan eligibility

Job summary

Foothills Park & Recreation District’s Meadows Golf Club is seeking a Greenskeeper to uphold premier playing conditions and assist with daily course maintenance in Colorado. The position offers hourly pay starting at $17.50 with potential $18.25 depending on experience, and training is provided.

The role requires 18+ years old, ability to lift 75 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors in all weather. A valid driver's license is needed if driving District vehicles; on-site training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Ability to move / lift 75 lbs.
• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Certain individuals may be asked to drive District vehicles; must possess a valid Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, clubhouse grounds and driving range area.
• Operate turf maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform equipment maintenance checks and report issues.
• Assist with sprinkler/drainage system maintenance.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; respond to public inquiries.
• Weekend work may be required on a rotating basis.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Outdoor work in all weather

Valid driver's license (if driving)

Tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors

Power blowers

Bunker rakes

Job description

Job Description

Position: Greenskeeper

Rate: $17.50/hour or $18.25/hour (depending on experience/see below for details)

Application Deadline: 9/25/2026

Are you interested in working outdoors in beautiful Colorado? Meadows Golf Club is seeking candidates to join our golf course maintenance team. This position is responsible for maintaining excellent playing conditions on a daily basis for the golfing public. Experience is preferred but not required. On the job training is provided. Typical Schedule during the busy summer golf season is Monday thru Friday 5:00 am to 1:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday 5:00 am to 7:30 am on a rotating basis.

Job Duties

• Maintain all areas of the golf course. Including but not limited to: greens, tees, fairways, roughs, clubhouse grounds and driving range area.
• Mowing of turf areas, bunker raking and edging, topdressing of greens and tees, tree, shrub and flower planting and maintenance, course set up and other grounds related maintenance tasks.
• Operate various gasoline and diesel power equipment including: tractors, large and small mowers, bunker rakes, weed eaters, blowers and both powered and manual hand tools and other grounds maintenance tools and equipment as needed.
• Operate blower to clean sidewalks, collect trash and perform general grounds cleaning.
• Perform pre operation inspection on all equipment operated, Perform daily cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment as directed by the Equipment Maintenance Staff. Communicate any equipment deficiencies and problems to the Equipment Maintenance Staff.
• Assist with maintenance center cleanup and organization.
• Maintain and repair sprinkler/drainage systems as assigned.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Correct or inform supervisor of any hazards; communicate issues or complaints to supervisor as needed.
• Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis.
• Weekend work is required on a rotating basis determined by the Assistant Superintendent and Golf Course Superintendent.

Required Experience

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of application.
• Ability to move / lift 75 lbs.
• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Certain individuals may be asked to drive District vehicles, in those cases the employee must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Greenskeeper I:

$17.50/hour

• No previous experience required. Training available.

Greenskeeper II:

$18.25/hour

• One (1) year seasonal experience including performance of all basic golf course maintenance activities.

Benefits

As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:

• FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
• FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
• Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!)
• Discounts on other recreation programs/classes
• Flexible schedule
• Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Wellness Program- earn points for additional program discounts/free classes
• Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan

About Us

Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.

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