Temporary - Golf Course

Colgate University; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 2 066 000 - 2 893 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Colgate University is seeking temporary groundskeeping staff to assist with turf and lawn maintenance at Seven Oaks Golf Course. You will help with mowing, trimming, seeding, fertilization and general beautification of university property.

The role requires ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work up to 40 hours per week from March 2026 through December 2026. A valid driver’s license and teamwork are preferred.

Qualifications

• A current, valid driver’s license may be required for certain opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents.

Responsabilités

• Assist with groundskeeping tasks at Seven Oaks Golf Course.
• Perform lawn maintenance: mowing, trimming, seeding, fertilization and litter removal.
• Plant, hedge trimming and general beautification of university property.

Connaissances

Driver's license

Team cooperation

Effective communication

Description du poste

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Accountabilities

Various positions are available to assist with tasks related to the keeping of grounds at Seven Oaks Golf Course.

Duties may include performance of lawn maintenance including grass cutting, trimming, seeding, fertilization, litter and leaf removal, hedge trimming, brush cutting, limited tree trimming and felling, planting, weed control and general duties related to the beautification of university property. Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• A current, valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s motor vehicle policy may be required for certain job opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the game of golf is helpful, but not required.

Education

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand for long periods of time and to lift and carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

Other Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026CW009Posting

Temporary

Temporary Yes

Work Schedule

Up to 40 hours per week from March, 2026 - December 2026

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 03/09/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e‑mail at [e-mail] .