About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

Working for Denver Golf offers great perks like flexible schedules and the opportunity to work in Colorado’s beautiful outdoors. See what Denver Golf is all about!  

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work an estimated 16 hours per week to no more than 39 hours per week, dependent on the needs of each course and the employee’s availability. This is typically a seasonal position. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. The pay for this position is $19.80/hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Location

The Denver Municipal Golf Courses are open for play year-round (weather permitting) from daylight until dark, and the golf pro shops are open 364 days a year. In this position, you can expect to work on site at one of the locations listed below:

• City Park Golf Course (3181 E. 23rd Ave.)
• Evergreen Golf Course (29614 Upper Bear Creek Rd.)
• Kennedy Golf Course (10500 E. Hampden Ave.)
• Overland Park Golf Course (1801 S. Huron St.)
• Wellshire Golf Course (3333 S. Colorado Blvd.)
• Willis Case Golf Course (4999 Vrain St.)

Who we are & What You’ll Do

With eight golf facilities, Denver Golf, part of the City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation, has something for everyone! Denver Golf’s diverse portfolio includes one 27-hole regulation golf course, four 18-hole regulation golf courses, one 18-hole executive mountain golf course, two 9-hole par three golf courses, two Miniature Golf facilities, five driving ranges (including the signature Aqua Golf water range), six Restaurants, and Denver Junior Golf - The First Tee of Denver (one of the largest Junior Golf programs in the country). Denver Golf has outstanding course conditions and top-notch guest services for the best value. From urban golf settings to mountain vistas, you will find it here at Denver Golf.

We are currently seeking Golf Course Landscapers and Horticulturists as we prepare for our best season yet!

As a Golf Course Landscaper and Horticulturist, you will:

• Perform care and maintenance of existing golf course landscapes
• Weed, trim, plant, and mulch golf course landscapes
• Assist with golf course operations such as mowing and aerating
• Load and unload equipment and supplies, clean and care for basic tools and equipment
• Assist with the repair of water line breaks, cut and lay sod, maintain irrigation systems
• Assist with horticultural tasks and cultivate gardens’ aesthetic
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

We are looking for applicants who have a great attitude and would love to work early in the morning out on the golf course. Our ideal candidate is seeking an opportunity to do work that positively impacts Denver's Golf Courses.  

Additionally, our ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous golf course or landscape maintenance experience
• A passion for working outdoors, sustainability, and conservation
• Flexibility to work on weekends and holidays (flexible schedule is possible)
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Consistency and punctuality

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of work experience performing cultivation and care of flowers and plants.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
  
  Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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