Golf Course Greenskeeper

Requisition:202600103S Title:Golf Course Greenskeeper FLSA status:Non-Exempt Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 02. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf. Occupational Category:Service Maintenance Department:Bearkat Course Division:Division of Finance and Operations Open Date:04/20/2026 Open Until Filled:Yes Educational and Experience Requirement:Less than a high school diploma with the ability to read and write. At least six months experience as a Greenskeeper or its equivalent. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position:Responsible for the construction, repair, and daily maintenance of Bearkat Course. Primary Responsibilities:Maintains the golf course and related facilities by: operating light equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, tractors, loaders, mowers, and weed-eaters. Utilizing hand and power tools including, but not limited to, hammers, shovels, rakes, brooms, and drills. Bringing to and removing materials from work locations. Maintains landscape drainage. Mows, weed eats, and trims all green space areas. Seeds, fertilizes, and aerates grounds. Maintaining overall cleanliness of golf course and surrounding areas. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications:Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditions, dirt, dust, fertilizer, and insecticides. Work requires the ability to understand and follow established procedures or other guidelines of some complexity which involve making frequent minor decisions. The use of some initiative, independent judgment, or resourcefulness is a recognized characteristic of the job. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy. Alertness and careful attention is required to prevent injury to self and others. Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle; therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the university’s insurance carrier is required. Full Time Part Time:Full Time Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46946 EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report