Summer Golf Worker

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boston is seeking a Seasonal Golf Course Worker to support the golf operations at multiple courses in the city. Responsibilities include ground maintenance, golf cart operations, and Pro Shop support, with duties across maintenance, ranger, and shop roles.

Responsibilities also cover greeting golfers, managing tee sheets and pace of play, enforcing course rules, and performing shop openings/closings, calls handling, and displays upkeep.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Must be able to follow supervisor’s instructions.
• Must be able to understand and communicate written instructions.
• Cleanliness and good grooming habits.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Golf Course Maintenance: Cuts grass and trims weeds; maintains fairways, tees, greens, and adjacent property; assists in irrigation; performs light equipment maintenance; trims hedges and prunes trees; handles leaf cleanup; performs related duties.

Skills

Customer service

Follow instructions

Communication

Attention to detail

Professional grooming

Job description

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION.

Under general supervision, the Golf Course Worker provides high-quality customer service to the golfing and general public. Performs assigned duties in the areas of ground maintenance, golf cart operations, and Pro Shop support.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Golf Course Maintenance:

• Cuts grass and trims weeds using a hand mower or power-driven lawn mower, weed trimmer, and brush cutter.
• Maintains fairways, tees, and greens and all adjacent golf course property.
• Performs light maintenance on golf course equipment when needed.
• Trims hedges and prunes trees using hand and power tools.
• Performs leaf cleanup regularly.
• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks.
• Assists in maintaining the golf course irrigation system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including tasks which support the essential functions of the City’s golf operations.

Golf Course Rangers:

• Greets all golfers and manages tee sheets, including pace of play.
• Enforces all rules and regulations governing the use of the golf course, golf cart(s), and other golf facilities.
• Empties trash and water containers throughout the clubhouse and/or grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including tasks that support the essential functions of the City’s golf operations.

Golf Course Pro Shop:

• Greets and checks in all golfers for play.
• Assists in the opening and closing duties of the Pro Shop.
• Enforces all rules and regulations governing the use of the golf course, golf cart(s), and other golf facilities.
• Answers and directs all incoming calls, takes message(s), and delivers when appropriate.
• Cleans, stocks, and ensures all surfaces and displays are clean and attractive to the public.
• Cleans building and grounds, washes windows, and empties trash when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including tasks that support the essential functions of the City’s golf operations.

Golf Course Cart Operations:

• Cleans and maintains the fleet of golf carts for continuous play.
• Manages golf cart storage and opens/locks carts daily.
• Empties trash and water containers throughout the clubhouse and/or grounds.
• Cleans building and grounds, washes windows, and empties trash when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including tasks that support the essential functions of the City’s golf operations.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of golf rules and/or operations.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Cleanliness and good grooming habits.
• Must have the ability to follow a supervisor’s instructions.
• Must be able to understand and communicate written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must be able to work outside for long periods of time and in all kinds of weather, performing tasks that require physical strength and endurance.
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, professional demeanor, and an easy-going sense of humor.
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Must be willing to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Possible Employment Sites:

William J. Devine Golf Course @ Franklin Park

1 Circuit Drive

Dorchester, MA 02121

George Write Golf Course:

420 West Street

Hyde Park, MA 02136

CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union / Starting salary is $15.00 per hour and up to $28.00 per hour.

Hours per week: 40