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Golf Course Maintenance Worker - Seasonal
2026-02-05 City of Mesquite, TX Mesquite,TX
Description:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXPERIENCE
Six months of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of park maintenance equipment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Part Time and Seasonal Employees:
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Contribution to Social Security Administration is mandatory at a current rate of 6.2%.
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Are you at least 18 years of age at the time of application?
02
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
03
Indicate the level of experience you have in performing maintenance work involving the operation of park maintenance equipment.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
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Salary: $15.23 - $21.58 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2500385
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Golf Course
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: 2/15/2026 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $15.23/hr. minimum - $21.58/hr. max (Depending on qualifications)
Responsible for performing manual labor and use tools and equipment required to care for and maintain the Mesquite Municipal Golf Course. Assist in construction and maintenance of golf landscape operations. Operate, clean, and maintain golf course equipment.
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SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Golf Course Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Operate a variety of landscaping and lawn equipment to care for and maintain the golf course such as edger, line trimmer, push lawnmower, utility cart, greens mowers, fairway mowers and rough mowers and other various equipment.
- Operates maintenance equipment to maintain golf course landscaping, equipment includes mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, aerifiers, and various hand tools.
- Mows, edges, aerates, and fertilize greens and fairways. Applies fertilizers as necessary. Documents products applied and rates of application.
- Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, perennial beds, flower beds, and native plants.
- Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs irrigation system.
- Landscape Construction - soil preparation, fine grading, sod/seed installation, shrubs, perennial and flower bed installation.
- Responsible for trash collection and removal on course, cart paths, drainage systems, and open space.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXPERIENCE
Six months of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of park maintenance equipment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 20-30 hours per week
- 5:00am - 1:30pm
- Monday thru Friday, including weekends and holidays
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Part Time and Seasonal Employees:
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Contribution to Social Security Administration is mandatory at a current rate of 6.2%.
01
Are you at least 18 years of age at the time of application?
- Yes
- No
02
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
- Less than High School completion
- High School or GED equivalency
- Technical or Community College attendance
- Technical School completion
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
- Juris Doctorate
03
Indicate the level of experience you have in performing maintenance work involving the operation of park maintenance equipment.
- No experience
- Under 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- More than 4 years experience
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
- No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
- Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
- Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
- No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months
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