Greenskeeper

Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

We will be hiring both full and part-time seasonal staff to assist in maintaining the golf course. Selected applicants will start work between March 1 and May 15.

Pay Range: $17 - $19.50 per hour BOE

Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper:

• Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
• Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing.
• Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material.
• Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean up).
• Assists with golf course set-up procedures.
• Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris.
• Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.).
• Operates equipment safely and is aware of associates and their prospective work areas.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the Greenskeeper:

• One month related experience or training.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Other Qualifications:

• Regular and reliable attendance