Golf Course Groundskeeper, Temporary at InsideHigherEd

Internal Title:

Golf Course Groundskeeper, Temporary

Department:

Golf Course and Retail Development

Position Type:

TEMP - Temporary Staff

Full or Part Time:

Full-Time

Basis:

N/A - Temporary

Hours per week:

Hours Vary (temporary)

Normal work days:

Days Vary

Normal work hours:

40

Job Details:

Golf Course Groundskeeper, Temporary

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following temporary position: Golf Course Groundskeeper in the Department of Golf Course and Retail Development.

This position reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and is responsible for the general maintenance and landscape of the Hackler Golf Course at Coastal Carolina University.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120343. Applicants must submit a resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and some experience with grounds keeping or landscaping is required. Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred: One (1) year of golf course or landscaping with usage of operating golf course equipment.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees and around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart path, rake and maintain sand bunkers.
• Set tee markers and cups on greens daily: Maintain ball washers, replace tee towels and flags when needed; remove debris, sand and seed tee and drop area divots and clean flower beds.
• Clean machinery after each use. Clean maintenance area as required; water and fertilize course as required and under supervision of a certified applicator, spray chemicals on landscaped areas.
• Assist in project work including construction of new greens, tees and fairways, etc. and install forms and lay walks and paths, excavate and backfill ditches and trenches, repair and replace pipe on irrigation system.
• Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician; mark the course for cart control and replace worn or lost ropes and signs, hazard and drop areas.

Temporary staff position. (TP0154/NS01363P). Salary commensurate with experience. Normal work days and hours vary. 40 hours per week. May also work weekends for set-up for special program, or events. This position may require overtime. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and some experience with grounds keeping or landscaping is required. Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of golf course or landscaping with usage of operating golf course equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Basic knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of tractors, and mowers of both diesel and gasoline equipment; the skill to use hand tools and power tools; and sound verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to respond, and interact with students, faculty, staff, and members in a professional and courteous manner while addressing their needs promptly and timely. Must have the ability to work alone and in a team environment.

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines:

No

Subject to Credit Check:

No

Working Conditions:

The golf course environment requires the Team Member to work outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Maybe required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. May also work weekends for set-up for special program, or events. This position may require overtime.

Posting Number:

NS01363P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

11/10/2025

Job Open Date:

10/28/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120343