Golf Course and Facilities Groundskeeper - Temporary 2025 Term **City of Dubuque** 1 Positions ID: 62218 Posted On 02/03/2025 **Job Overview** **Position Summary** ***Typical hours are 6 AM to 2 PM Monday – Friday. May be required to work weekend and holiday mornings.** ****Temporary position runs from April – October.** **GENERAL SUMMARY:** Under supervision, landscape or maintain grounds of the golf course using hand or power tools or turf equipment performing a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, planting, watering, digging, raking; general equipment maintenance and cleaning. Repair and upkeep of the areas maintained by the golf course; and perform other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team; desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork; and can follow a management style that is input oriented and values problem solving and the development of partnerships. **Job Duties** + Dispose of trash or waste materials. + Daily operational procedures which may include changing of green hole location and moving of tee markers. + Operate grounds maintenance equipment including but not limited to general mowers, trucksters, trimmers, etc. + Drive light-weight turf vehicles to or at work sites. + Assist with manual irrigation procedures including turf, trees, and ornamentals. + Prepare landscaped beds or other areas for planting or seeding. + Weed annual and perennial flower beds. + Trim trees, bushes, and other vegetation. + Removal of debris from work sites. + Cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens. + Plant trees and install equipment to support or protect. + Clean facilities or sites. + Rake sand traps, removing leaves/debris and maintain trap edges. + Keep timecard and other records. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** + **Operation and Control** - Using equipment or systems. + **Operation Monitoring** - Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working. + **Control Precision** - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car or truck. + **Near and Far Vision** - Seeing details up close and far away. + **Depth Perception** - Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you. **Qualifications** **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Must be 16 years of age. + At least one month of experience operating light to medium sized equipment. + Possess a current Iowa Class C – Minor’s Restricted Work License, Iowa Class C – Special Minor’s Restricted License, or equivalent or higher state-issued driving license **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Experience with golf course maintenance equipment. + Experience golf course maintenance. + Experience with outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters and chainsaws. **Supplemental Information** **OVERTIME (FLSA) STATUS:** Non-exempt Primary Contact 23941 Department Leisure Services Park & Recreation, City of Dubuque/Americorps 563-589-4263 Phone Phone Phone Fax parkrec@cityofdubuque.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Landscaping/Lawncare Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Temp Full/Part Full or Part Time Pay/Salary $16.28 Hourly Company ID 931 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250203 End Date 20250801 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Softball Landscape Crew - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Parks Landscape Crew Member - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Parks Groundskeeper - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Parks Landscape Crew Member - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque **Share this Job** City of Dubuque **About the Company** Whether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community. The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as: + Health and Dental Insurance + 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave + Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement Savings (IPERS) + Deferred Compensation Plan + Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage + Short-Term Disability + Employee Assistance Program + Tuition Reimbursement Program + Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service + Flexible Work Arrangements + Paid Time Volunteering With positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit www.CityOfDubuque.org/Jobs .