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Golf Course and Facilities Groundskeeper (Temporary 2026 Term)

City of Dubuque

1 Positions

ID: 032026-temporarygcgk

Posted On 03/14/2026

Refreshed On 04/22/2026

Job Overview

Position Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under supervision, landscape or maintain grounds of parks using hand or power tools or equipment performing a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler repair; maintenance, repair and upkeep of park facilities and areas maintained by the golf course; and perform related work as required.

Job Duties

  • Dispose of trash or waste materials.
  • Daily operational procedures may include changing of green hole location and moving of teemarkers.
  • Operate grounds maintenance equipment including but not limited to general mowers,trucksters, trimmers, etc.
  • Assist with manual irrigation procedures including turf, trees, and ornamentals
  • Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants; and flower beds.
  • Weed annual and perennial flower beds.
  • Cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens.
  • Maintain sports field surfaces.
  • Rake sand traps, remove leaves/debris and maintain trap edges.
  • Clean facilities or sites.
  • Use time and attendance software and other records.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

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 faraway it is from you.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least one month of experience operating light to medium sized equipment. 
  • 16 years of age or older.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a state driver’s license.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with golf course maintenance equipment.
  • Experience with golf course maintenance.
  • Experience with outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters and chainsaws.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties require use of physical strength and working outside in inclement weather. Occasional weekend work required. 

Supplemental Information

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SUPERVISORY STATUS: None

Primary Contact

214881

City of Dubuque Human Resources Department

Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department

563-589-4125

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

humanresources@cityofdubuque.org

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Building and Grounds
Government/Public Service

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$16.80 Hourly

Company ID

931

Job REQ #

032026-temporarygcgkp

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260314

End Date

20260525

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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.