Part-Time Greenskeeper/Seasonal Laborer (Golf Course) - Worcester, MA

BrightView Landscapes; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401k plan with employer contributions

6–9 company paid holidays per year

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes seeks a Seasonal Golf Course Laborer to support the grounds team in maintaining tees, fairways, bunkers, and other surfaces to deliver a high-quality golfer experience.

This entry-level, seasonal role runs with early morning hours (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM) and requires availability for one weekend morning. You will perform bunker maintenance, divot repair, mowing, and general course upkeep while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; prior golf course or landscaping experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to work early morning hours
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to take direction

Responsibilities

• Rake and maintain sand bunkers to ensure consistent play conditions
• Repair divots on tees and fairways to preserve turf quality
• Perform line trimming and weeding around course features
• Mow playing surfaces such as tees and collars using appropriate equipment
• Assist with general course maintenance tasks as needed
• Follow safety guidelines and equipment operation standards

Job description

Job Summary

The Seasonal Golf Course Laborer plays a key role in maintaining the daily playability and appearance of the golf course. This entry‑level, seasonal position supports the grounds team in preparing and maintaining tees, fairways, bunkers, and other playing surfaces to deliver a high‑quality golfer experience.

This is an early‑morning role with in‑season hours of 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM, and availability to work one weekend morning (Saturday or Sunday) is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Rake and maintain sand bunkers to ensure consistent play conditions
• Repair divots on tees and fairways to preserve turf quality
• Perform line trimming and weeding around course features
• Mow playing surfaces such as tees and collars using appropriate equipment
• Assist with general course maintenance tasks as needed
• Follow safety guidelines and equipment operation standards

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; prior golf course or landscaping experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to work early morning hours
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to take direction

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Ability to stand for 5 minutes, walk for 2 hours and sit for 30 minutes consecutively.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Distance carried - 50 feet maximum.
• Ability to handle items such as plants, bushes, hoses, shovels, rakes, and burlap bags - which are handled by two workers.
• Ability to lift 30-35 lbs. (120 lbs. trees lifted and carried by 4 individuals) a distance of 20 feet for planting.
• Ability to push or pull grass into rolls requiring force of up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull, twist, and turn trees with a force of up to 35 lbs. when planting trees.
• Must be able to bend at the waist when picking leaves, branches, trimming, mowing, digging trenches, setting forms, and planting.

Work Environment

• Work outdoors in moderate to extreme heat in dry/humid near automotive traffic, natural bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical/electrical hazards, and direct sunlight.
• Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, long sleeved shirts, and work boots.

Compensation Pay Range

$16-$19/hour depending on experience

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full‑time team members. Benefits offerings for full‑time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.