Seasonal Parks Worker III - Golf Course Grounds

County of Kent MI

Wyoming, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Driver's License, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Horticulture
LOCATION
Wyoming, MI
POSTED
8 days ago

Seasonal Parks Worker III - Golf Course Grounds

Salary

$21.15 Hourly

Location

Kaufman Golf Course 4807 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2606-751-3236

Department

Parks Department

Division

LE Kaufman Golf Course

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

  • Description
  • Benefits

Job Responsibilities

The Kent County Parks Department is seeking a seasonal grounds professional to join our team at L.E. Kaufman Golf Course. This position serves as a lead worker, assisting in training and overseeing other Seasonal Parks Worker I and II staff. This position performs skilled turf management work at the golf course, including reporting unfavorable greens conditions to the superintendent; recommending and implementing steps to remediate; preparing and applying chemicals to maintain and improve conditions; operating mowers, other heavy equipment, and the sprinkler system used in course maintenance; and assisting the superintendent with other tasks as assigned.

Please Note:

M-F work will be paid at $21.15 per hour

Saturday-Sunday work will be paid at $22.15 per hour

Must be able to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent, combined with two years of experience in greens maintenance, horticulture, or other relevant area. (An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered)
  • Must have a Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, or be willing to obtain one within 6 months of hire date
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan drivers license, with a good driving record
  • Must be able to interact positively with golfers and other members of the public
  • Must have strong knowledge of horticulture practices and procedures

Additional Information

  • Notices will come via email; please monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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Kent County does not offer a benefits package to employees classified as temporary.

Employer Kent County

Address 300 Monroe Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503

Phone 616-632-7440

1-800-386-4484

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kentcountymi/default.cfm

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County of Kent MI