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Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: HOURLY
Job Number: 2023-00518
Department: Parks Division
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range: 16/00
General Description
The City of Madison is looking to hire Golf Course Laborers! The successful candidate will be responsible for manual labor work maintaining the City of Madison Golf Courses. Employees will provide basic landscaping services and building maintenance activities for the Madison Golf Courses. Employees will be expected to work with fertilizers and will have frequent exposure to pollen, dust, grass clippings, etc.
Schedule: Multiple positions are available. Hours will be Sunday through Saturday 5:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Employees must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Hired candidates may be eligible for reinstatement in future golf seasons.
Duration: The golf season is approximately April-October (depending on weather).
If you are specifically interested in working as a Laborer in any other public works area, including General Parks, please apply to the separate posting. To learn more about seasonal-laborer opportunities, watch this
The hourly wage consists of a base wage of $16.50 per hour plus a $2.50 per hour bonus.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE GOLF PROGRAM.
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Mow greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using a variety of mowers (e.g., push mowers, large rotary mowers, reel mowers, etc.); rake sand traps; change cups; maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers; perform string trimming; clean restrooms and buildings; collect trash; perform basic maintenance on equipment (e.g., check oil and coolant levels, etc.); and perform other related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants will be considered for these positions. Depending on the number of applications, random selection may be used to determine who will proceed to the interview process.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
Special Requirements
This position requires the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods. Ability to work on uneven surface; to work outside in various weather conditions; and to be exposed to pollen, dust, grass clippings, fertilizers, etc. Ability to lift and move bags of fertilizer weighing 40 pounds.
*The payroll title for this position is Laborer (Hourly).
Hourly employees are eligible to earn sick leave and may qualify for other benefits depending on the number of hours worked. Please visit our for more information.
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I wish to be considered for the position of Golf Course Laborer (Hourly) at the following location(s). You may select one or more locations.
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Please indicate if you have been a participant in any of the following programs or attended any listed outreach events.
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Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: HOURLY
Job Number: 2023-00518
Department: Parks Division
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range: 16/00
General Description
The City of Madison is looking to hire Golf Course Laborers! The successful candidate will be responsible for manual labor work maintaining the City of Madison Golf Courses. Employees will provide basic landscaping services and building maintenance activities for the Madison Golf Courses. Employees will be expected to work with fertilizers and will have frequent exposure to pollen, dust, grass clippings, etc.
Schedule: Multiple positions are available. Hours will be Sunday through Saturday 5:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Employees must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Hired candidates may be eligible for reinstatement in future golf seasons.
Duration: The golf season is approximately April-October (depending on weather).
If you are specifically interested in working as a Laborer in any other public works area, including General Parks, please apply to the separate posting. To learn more about seasonal-laborer opportunities, watch this
The hourly wage consists of a base wage of $16.50 per hour plus a $2.50 per hour bonus.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE GOLF PROGRAM.
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Mow greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using a variety of mowers (e.g., push mowers, large rotary mowers, reel mowers, etc.); rake sand traps; change cups; maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers; perform string trimming; clean restrooms and buildings; collect trash; perform basic maintenance on equipment (e.g., check oil and coolant levels, etc.); and perform other related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants will be considered for these positions. Depending on the number of applications, random selection may be used to determine who will proceed to the interview process.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
Special Requirements
This position requires the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods. Ability to work on uneven surface; to work outside in various weather conditions; and to be exposed to pollen, dust, grass clippings, fertilizers, etc. Ability to lift and move bags of fertilizer weighing 40 pounds.
*The payroll title for this position is Laborer (Hourly).
Hourly employees are eligible to earn sick leave and may qualify for other benefits depending on the number of hours worked. Please visit our for more information.
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I wish to be considered for the position of Golf Course Laborer (Hourly) at the following location(s). You may select one or more locations.
- Yahara Hills Golf Course
- Odana Hills Golf Course
- Glenway Golf Course
- Monona Golf Course
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Please indicate if you have been a participant in any of the following programs or attended any listed outreach events.
- Dane County Job Center
- Operation Fresh Start
- Latino Workforce Academy
- WRTP: Big Step
- Omega School
- Urban League
- Other
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