Summer Golf Worker

Summer Golf Worker

Salary

$15.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Location

George Wright Golf Course - 420 West Street

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-00080

Department

Parks & Recreation Department

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION.

Under general supervision, the Golf Course Worker provides high-quality customer service to the golfing and general public. Performs assigned duties in the areas of ground maintenance, golf cart operations, and Pro Shop support.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Golf Course Maintenance:

• Cuts grass and trims weeds using a hand mower or power-driven lawn mower, weed trimmer, and brush cutter.
• Maintains fairways, tees, and greens and all adjacent golf course property.
• Performs light maintenance on golf course equipment when needed.
• Trims hedges and prunes trees using hand and power tools.
• Performs leaf cleanup regularly.
• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks.
• Assists in maintaining the golf course irrigation system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including tasks which support the essential functions of the City's golf operations.

Golf Course Rangers:

• Greets all golfers and manages tee sheets, including pace of play.
• Enforces all rules and regulations governing the use of the golf course, golf cart(s), and other golf facilities.
• Empties trash and water containers throughout the clubhouse and/or grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including tasks that support the essential functions of the City's golf operations.

Golf Course Pro Shop:

• Greets and checks in all golfers for play.
• Assists in the opening and closing duties of the Pro Shop.
• Enforces all rules and regulations governing the use of the golf course, golf cart(s), and other golf facilities.
• Answers and directs all incoming calls, takes message(s), and delivers when appropriate.
• Cleans, stocks, and ensures all surfaces and displays are clean and attractive to the public.
• Cleans building and grounds, washes windows, and empties trash when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including tasks that support the essential functions of the City's golf operations.

Golf Course Cart Operations:

• Cleans and maintains the fleet of golf carts for continuous play.
• Manages golf cart storage and opens/locks carts daily.
• Empties trash and water containers throughout the clubhouse and/or grounds.
• Cleans building and grounds, washes windows, and empties trash when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including tasks that support the essential functions of the City's golf operations.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Knowledge of golf rules and/or operations.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Cleanliness and good grooming habits.
• Must have the ability to follow a supervisor's instructions.
• Must be able to understand and communicate written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must be able to work outside for long periods of time and in all kinds of weather, performing tasks that require physical strength and endurance.
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, professional demeanor, and an easy-going sense of humor.
• A valid Massachusetts driver's license is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Must be willing to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Possible Employment Sites:

William J. Devine Golf Course @ Franklin Park

1 Circuit Drive

Dorchester, MA 02121

George Write Golf Course:

420 West Street

Hyde Park, MA 02136

CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union / Starting salary is $15.00 per hour and up to $28.00 per hour.

Hours per week: 40

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov