Golf Course Maintenance Worker

Overview Rutgers University Golf Course is seeking a casual Golf Course Maintenance Worker. This role supports all aspects of the golf course day‑to‑day operations. Responsibilities Set the course up for daily play (moving tee markers, changing cups). Maintain sand bunkers. Mow greens, tees, fairways, and roughs. Assist with landscape maintenance, including tree pruning, trimming hedges and grasses, and upkeep of bedding areas. Assist with watering and learn irrigation system operations. Ensure quality control by picking up trash, debris, sticks, etc. Assist with cleaning of maintenance equipment and facilities. Assist with project work as needed. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: High school or vocational school education, or equivalent experience. Certifications and Licenses: Valid driver’s license. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to safely operate motorized equipment; team player with a positive attitude. Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Availability Monday through Friday and on weekends/holidays; flexible shift times. Special Conditions: Safe driving record. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage. Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs. Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options. Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable). Life insurance coverage. Employee discount programs. Compensation Hourly wage ranges from $15.92 to $21.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment commences during Flu Season, employees may need to provide proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza. Failure to provide proof may result in rescission of the offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information, see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.