Temporary - Golf Course

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category
Casual Wage

Position Title
Temporary - Golf Course

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Division
Various

Department
Various (Department)

Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$16.00 /hour - $21.00/hour

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Accountabilities

Various positions are available to assist with tasks related to the keeping of grounds at Seven Oaks Golf Course.
Duties may include performance of lawn maintenance including grass cutting, trimming, seeding, fertilization, litter and leaf removal, hedge trimming, brush cutting, limited tree trimming and felling, planting, weed control and general duties related to the beautification of university property. Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• A current, valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's motor vehicle policy may be required for certain job opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the game of golf is helpful, but not required.

Education

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand for long periods of time and to lift and carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

Other Information

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
2026CW009

Posting

Temporary
Yes

Work Schedule

Up to 40 hours per week from March, 2026 - December 2026

Job Open Date
03/09/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported:
1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters.

You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety.