Golf Course Greenskeeper at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
202500333S
Title:Golf Course Greenskeeper
FLSA status:Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 2. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Service Maintenance
Department:Bearkat Course
Division:Division of Finance and Operations
Open Date:10/27/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Less than a high school diploma with the ability to read and write. Six months experience as a greenskeeper or in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Performs construction, repair, and daily maintenance of the Bearkat Course golf 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. Utilizes hand and power tools including, but not limited to, hammers, shovels, rakes, brooms, and drills. Brings and removes 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
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45258
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.
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