Seasonal Greenskeeper I- Ponkapoag Golf Course
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Canton, MA, United States
Job Description - Seasonal Greenskeeper I - Ponkapoag Golf Course (260002GI)
Start Date: 4/5/26 End Date: 11/21/26 Work Hours: 40 hrs per week # of positions: 1
Note:
If this position is for less than 90 days it reverts to a short‑term position and salary will be discussed during the interview.
Who We Are The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents.
Who We Are as an Employer At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference.
Job Opening This position will cut turf areas; seed, water and fertilize turf areas; mix and apply various types of pesticides and fertilizers; operate various types of maintenance equipment; clean and/or perform minor repairs on greenskeeping equipment; and perform related work as required.
Duties
Cuts turf on green and tee areas using hand or power mowers.
Seeds lawns and/or turf areas.
Sprays pesticides to treat insect, fungus or other problems in golf course areas.
Mixes chemicals as prescribed for fertilizing and/or disease or pest control work.
Operates light maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, rototillers, power tools, and chainsaws to maintain grounds and turf.
Operates power driven equipment to till, cultivate and grade new turf areas.
Cleans and/or performs minor repairs on greenskeeping equipment.
Performs related work such as emptying rubbish barrels, picking up trash, raking lawns, cleaning drains and/or catch basins, and putting lime in ponds to combat acid rain.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and equipment used in greenskeeping.
Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used in greenskeeping.
Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in connection with greenskeeping.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in greenskeeping.
Knowledge of the types and uses of hand power tools such as chainsaws, hedge trimmers, etc.
Knowledge of the procedures followed in greenskeeping.
Salary & Working Conditions Salaries are based upon full‑time/40 hours worked per week. Work schedules and days off are at the discretion of the Supervisor. This position may require working weekends and/or holidays.
Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
Equal Opportunity / Affrective Action First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
An Equal Opportunity / Affrightive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Contact & Additional Information Official Title : Greenskeeper I Location: United States-Massachusetts-Canton - 2167 Washington Str Job ID: 260002GI Number of Openings: 1 Salary: 42,889.60 - 54,649.40 Yearly If you have Diversity, AFFR, EEO questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Moneesha Dasgupta - 617‑645‑0358.
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Start Date: 4/5/26 End Date: 11/21/26 Work Hours: 40 hrs per week # of positions: 1
Note:
If this position is for less than 90 days it reverts to a short‑term position and salary will be discussed during the interview.
Who We Are The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents.
Who We Are as an Employer At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference.
Job Opening This position will cut turf areas; seed, water and fertilize turf areas; mix and apply various types of pesticides and fertilizers; operate various types of maintenance equipment; clean and/or perform minor repairs on greenskeeping equipment; and perform related work as required.
Duties
Cuts turf on green and tee areas using hand or power mowers.
Seeds lawns and/or turf areas.
Sprays pesticides to treat insect, fungus or other problems in golf course areas.
Mixes chemicals as prescribed for fertilizing and/or disease or pest control work.
Operates light maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, rototillers, power tools, and chainsaws to maintain grounds and turf.
Operates power driven equipment to till, cultivate and grade new turf areas.
Cleans and/or performs minor repairs on greenskeeping equipment.
Performs related work such as emptying rubbish barrels, picking up trash, raking lawns, cleaning drains and/or catch basins, and putting lime in ponds to combat acid rain.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and equipment used in greenskeeping.
Knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used in greenskeeping.
Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in connection with greenskeeping.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in greenskeeping.
Knowledge of the types and uses of hand power tools such as chainsaws, hedge trimmers, etc.
Knowledge of the procedures followed in greenskeeping.
Salary & Working Conditions Salaries are based upon full‑time/40 hours worked per week. Work schedules and days off are at the discretion of the Supervisor. This position may require working weekends and/or holidays.
Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
Equal Opportunity / Affrective Action First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
An Equal Opportunity / Affrightive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Contact & Additional Information Official Title : Greenskeeper I Location: United States-Massachusetts-Canton - 2167 Washington Str Job ID: 260002GI Number of Openings: 1 Salary: 42,889.60 - 54,649.40 Yearly If you have Diversity, AFFR, EEO questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Moneesha Dasgupta - 617‑645‑0358.
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