Greenskeeper III

Troon

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Customer Satisfaction, Depth Perception, Groundskeeping, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Summary:  

The responsibility of the maintenance/groundskeeper is to assist in maintaining the excellent playing condition of the golf course along with responsibilities for the landscape and maintenance around the golf course.  The maintenance/groundskeeper will perform major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of diesel and gasoline powered equipment under the general direction of the Superintendent and/or regional head mechanic.

 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements: 

  • Must possess the ability to operate all tools and equipment related to golf course operations.
  • Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
  • Ability to inspect equipment and related components
  • Must be highly motivated, goal driven and self‐starter  
  • Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions 
  • Must be dependable and on time

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Follow the preventative maintenance program to reduce mechanical failure 

   and poor performance on all golf course equipment  

  • Follow all safety protocols  
  • Perform all maintenance duties in a manner that promotes customer satisfaction  
  • Perform all maintenance duties in a prompt and efficient manner
  • Help maintain a clean, organized shop area
  • Assure proper disposal of all garbage found on the golf course  
  • Mows greens, aprons, fairways, rough, tees, and other areas
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the course superintendent

 

Working Conditions:   

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.  
  • The employee is often required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, bend and kneel for five hours at a time 

   without sitting.   

  • The employee frequently is required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, crawl, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or 

   controls.   

  • The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs occasionally.   
  • Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.  
  • Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration,

   mechanical hazards and electrical hazards. Daily exposure to dusts and pollens  

  • Noise level is typically loud  
  • Work extended hours during golf and holiday season  
  • Work weekends and holidays  

 

This is a seasonal position.  Typically, this position will go from around April 1st to November 1st but may vary depending on the weather.  Starting wages will be $18.00-19.00/hour.   

 

All job descriptions are subject to a periodic review. Additional duties will be assigned occasionally by management.

Indigo Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse environment

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