The City of Galesburg seeks interested applicants to fill seasonal, part-time maintenance positions in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Golf Division. These temporary positions work various hours and are paid $15.00 per hour.
The pay range for these positions is $15-$16.50 per hour.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
General Description
Depending on the specific assignment, this position assists permanent City employees engaged in golf course operations. Duties will vary depending on the specific assignment, but generally include grass cutting; landscaping and grounds maintenance; repair, replacement, and patching of concrete, asphalt, and brick street and sidewalk surfaces. Duties may include the operation of hand-held power equipment, such as chainsaws, string-line trimmers, and brush chippers; as well as automotive and heavy equipment, such as pick-up trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, and end loaders (depending upon the employee’s qualifications).
Essential Duties
Park Operations – Golf:
- Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, and other vegetation.
- Maintain sod and turf in parks and recreational areas.
- Operate riding and push mowers, string-line trimmers, and associated landscape equipment.
- May work in a bucket lift truck and/or climb trees as required to trim and treat trees.
- May operate a variety of automotive and heavy equipment, such as lift trucks, pick-up trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, and front-end loaders (depending upon licensure and qualifications).
- Perform general janitorial and maintenance duties.
- Maintain floors, clean building interiors, and replace light bulbs.
- Perform general set-up and tear-down of tables, chairs, and other equipment as needed.
- Maintain sidewalks and areas around the exteriors of buildings.
- Maintain golf course and associated buildings.
- Maintain tennis courts and baseball, soccer, and volleyball athletic fields.
- Assist in the preparation and cleanup of special events.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License required (CDL preferred).
- At least six months of experience in construction, landscaping, building maintenance, or similar type of work is preferred.
Required Skill and Ability
The successful applicant must possess the ability to:
- Read, write, and understand the English language.
- Read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures, and follow instructions.
- Comply with all City and departmental safety rules and regulations.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with the public and co-workers.
- Perform moderate to heavy physically demanding work in an outdoor environment.
How to Apply
To apply, all applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment through the City’s website at: https://forms.ci.galesburg.il.us/Forms/o66d4.
Applicants may begin submitting applications immediately. The majority of positions will be filled in the early spring of 2026 for temporary/seasonal work, although a few positions may continue to be filled throughout the 2026 season.
