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Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition202500247S
TitleGolf Course Greenskeeper
FLSA statusNon-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 02. Please see Pay Grade Table at:
Occupational CategoryService Maintenance
DepartmentBearkat Course
DivisionDivision of Finance and Operations
Open Date08/12/2025
Open Until FilledYes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Less than a high school diploma with the ability to read and write. Six months experience as a Greenskeeper or experience in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs construction, repair, and daily maintenance of the Bearkat Course golf course.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintains the golf course and related facilities by: Operates light equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, tractors, loaders, mowers, and weed eaters. Utilizes hand and power tools including, but not limited to, hammers, shovels, rakes, brooms, and drills. Brings to and removes materials from work locations. Maintains landscape drainage. Mows, weed eats, and trims all green space areas. Seeds, fertilizes, and aerates grounds. Maintains overall cleanliness of golf course and surrounding areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditions, dirt, dust, fertilizer, and insecticides. Work requires the ability to understand and follow established procedures or other guidelines of some complexity which involve making frequent minor decisions. The use of some initiative, independent judgment, or resourcefulness is a recognized characteristic of the job. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy. Alertness and careful attention is required to prevent injury to self and others.
Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle; therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the university's insurance carrier is required.
Full Time Part TimeFull Time
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EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition202500247S
TitleGolf Course Greenskeeper
FLSA statusNon-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 02. Please see Pay Grade Table at:
Occupational CategoryService Maintenance
DepartmentBearkat Course
DivisionDivision of Finance and Operations
Open Date08/12/2025
Open Until FilledYes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Less than a high school diploma with the ability to read and write. Six months experience as a Greenskeeper or experience in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs construction, repair, and daily maintenance of the Bearkat Course golf course.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintains the golf course and related facilities by: Operates light equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, tractors, loaders, mowers, and weed eaters. Utilizes hand and power tools including, but not limited to, hammers, shovels, rakes, brooms, and drills. Brings to and removes materials from work locations. Maintains landscape drainage. Mows, weed eats, and trims all green space areas. Seeds, fertilizes, and aerates grounds. Maintains overall cleanliness of golf course and surrounding areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Working conditions involve exposure to variable weather conditions, dirt, dust, fertilizer, and insecticides. Work requires the ability to understand and follow established procedures or other guidelines of some complexity which involve making frequent minor decisions. The use of some initiative, independent judgment, or resourcefulness is a recognized characteristic of the job. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy. Alertness and careful attention is required to prevent injury to self and others.
Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle; therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the university's insurance carrier is required.
Full Time Part TimeFull Time
Position Number
Quicklink
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Job ID: 489271966
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025
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