Temporary Golf Course Laborer

Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time temporary
Job Number: T
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 02/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Posting Information
Love working outdoors? Enjoy being part of a team that keeps our city's beautiful golf courses in top condition? We're hiring Temporary Golf Course Laborers to support operations at our City golf courses. If you're dependable, hardworking, and ready to spend your season outdoors, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Performing a variety of manual labor tasks
• Assisting with grounds and course maintenance
• Operating equipment (for those 18+ eligible to do so).
• Working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions
• Supporting special holidays and weekend operations

Who We're Looking For:

• Someone who enjoys manual labor.
• Must be in good physical health and able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• A valid driver's license is required for most positions, although not all.
• Some positions require mechanical ability.

Compensation and Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour. Pay is issued by direct deposit only. Candidates must have a valid bank account registered in their name in order to receive wages.
* This is an unclassified (temporary) position and is not eligible for benefits.
Schedule and Location: Starts Spring - Ends Fall. 40 hours per week; hours vary. Required to work assigned schedules, including weekends and the holidays of Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Average of 12 to 14 weeks of work, includes some weekends and evenings. Applicants may indicate preference of working at the golf course of their choice:
Ager, Highlands, Holmes, Mahoney, Pioneers. Not all location requests may be accommodated

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 16 years of age or older
Must be 18 years of age or older to operate most power equipment, mowers, and motor vehicles.
Click for information about Lincoln City Golf!

The Parks and Recreation department is FUNdamental to Lincoln.
Our team manages 168 parks, 185.9 miles of trails, 97 playgrounds, over 83,000 street trees, nine public poolssix recreation centers, five golf (and disc golf) courses, five dog runs, a nature center, and beautiful public gardens. Our programs include recreation summer day camps, before and after school programs, clubs and classes for individuals with special needs, adult and youth team sports, nature-based classes and events, swimming lessons, wellness and fitness classes for all ages, and a variety of free events and classes for all ages.
Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.
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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
1. This application is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
3. Copied/pasted answers will not receive full credit.
4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses will not receive full credit.
5. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education referred to must also be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit.
6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.

• Acknowledged

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I understand that this is an unclassified position and not eligible for benefits.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you 16 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that I must be 18 years of age to operate most power equipment, mowers, and motor vehicles. Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

Indicate the golf course you want to be considered for? (Check all that apply understanding that not all location requests may be accommodated.)

• Ager Golf Course
• Pioneer Golf Course
• Holmes Golf Course
• Mahoney Golf Course
• Highlands Golf Course

07

Do you have turfgrass maintenance experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes above, please list where you acquired this experience.
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If you answered Yes above, please describe your experiences.
Required Question