Grounds Crew

Joe Louis Golf Course, located in Riverdale, IL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a part-time Greenskeeper! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Role Type:

Seasonal (Position will last 6 months or less)

Pay:

$16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Summary:

The Grounds Crew employee is a key member of the course maintenance team and is responsible for the landscaping and maintenance around the golf course. Multiple full-time and part-time positions available immediately.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Must possess the ability design, coordinate, and maintain landscaping on the golf course

• Experience with operating greens/fairway mowers preferred

• Must possess the ability to create spray programs for the golf course including greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and landscaping

• Must possess the ability to operate all tools and equipment related to golf course operations

• Ability to give oral and written instructions

• Skilled in seeding, fertilizing, mulching, and general ground preparation for restoration and renovation

• Must be dependable

Responsibilities:

• Maintains clean and organized works areas on the golf course and maintenance facility

• Mows greens, aprons, fairways, roughs, tees, and other areas

• Waters tees, greens and fairways; operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water

• Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed

• Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees and fairways

• Trims and prunes hedges and shrubbery; cleans flower beds

• Applies pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to the golf course

• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or manager

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical (if determined by the ACA measurement)
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Chicago, IL - Chicago Paid Sick and Safe Leave (Paid Sick Leave)

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.