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Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state‑of‑the‑art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Job Title: Cart Attendant

Location: Americus, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part‑Time

Job : 286072

This position is responsible for the operation, coordination, cleaning, and secure storage of gas‑powered golf carts, as well as driving range support at the Golf and Conference Center. The attendant ensures that carts are clean, fueled, available, and safely stored; assists with transporting guests and staff; and picks up range balls to maintain a professional and welcoming golf environment.

• Drives carts to assist with transportation for events and daily operations.
• Fuels carts and monitors them for safe and proper use.
• Secures and locks all golf carts in storage at the end of each shift.
• Assists with basic checks (e.g., tire pressure, fuel level) and reports any concerns.

• Wipes down seats, steering wheels, and touchpoints between uses.
• Removes trash and ensures carts are presentable for guests.
• Maintains a tidy and organized cart staging area.

• Retrieves range balls using a ball collection cart and equipment.
• Delivers balls to the washing station and restocks the range.
• Reports any issues with range equipment.
• Coordinates transportation logistics and supports event setup.
• Assigns carts and assists with route planning for events.
• Provides brief safety instructions to new cart users.
• Assists with setup and support during tournaments, meetings, and special functions.
• Performs general support tasks.
• Maintains cart and range usage logs.
• Offers guest assistance and directions as needed.
• Follows all safety procedures for fueling, transporting, and storing equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in golf, hospitality, or facilities support is a plus.
• Valid State of Georgia driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and event days.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and attention to cleanliness and guest service.

• Knowledge of gas‑powered vehicle operation and basic maintenance.
• Understanding of cleanliness standards in a hospitality setting.
• Skill in safely operating carts and range collection equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures for security and cleaning.
• Familiarity with golf course or event operations is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.