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University Ridge Groundskeeper - Seasonal Position
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Job Description
- Req#: 508788
Department Overview:
University Ridge is a public, daily fee golf course run by the University of Wisconsin Athletics Department, located just north of Verona, WI. The course traverses over 450 acres of prairie and woodlands on the ridge created by the glaciers of the last ice age. The course is a spectacular Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that has received many awards and accolades since opening in 1991. It is known as one of the best courses in the state and one of the top college courses in the country. University Ridge is the home of the Wisconsin Badger’s golf and cross-country teams and host NCAA events for both sports annually. The PGA Tour Champions American Family Championship, hosted by Steve Stricker, called the course home from 2016 to 2024, one of the biggest PGA Tour Champions events in the country. Seasonal positions offer the chance to cultivate team building and leadership skills; demonstrate work ethic and problem-solving ability; and learn to do a variety of different jobs on a daily basis. Anticipated Start Date:
May 2025 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
September 2025 Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 15 Maximum: 35 Schedule:
Monday - Friday from 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM, and every third weekend 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Some additional hours may be needed for tournaments. Some flexible scheduling is possible. Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$15.00 Number of Positions:
8 Qualifications:
Candidates must be a student enrolled in a university or college and have a driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ideal candidates will be early risers with knowledge of how the game of golf is played, possess keen attention to detail, and enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather. We are looking for people that enjoy physical activity, work well with others, and are willing to learn many different tasks.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
A few of the daily tasks include: mowing, course set up, raking bunkers, blowing debris, filling divots, and rolling greens. Seasonal staff will also be involved in course repair and improvement projects, as well tournament preparation.
Physical Demands:
Candidates should have the ability to operate hand power equipment such as push-mowers and string trimmers; self-propelled walking and riding mowers; and hand tools such as rakes and shovels. Additional physical requirements include ability to lift 40 pounds, spend extended periods of time on foot, and perform repeated motions.
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
About the company
The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.