Golf Course Groundskeeper - Bonnie Dundee

Dundee Township Parks District•Carpentersville, IL

About The Position

Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining beautiful landscapes? Are you ready to be part of a team that keeps our golf course in top condition? Dundee Township Park District is looking for Seasonal Golf Groundskeepers to help maintain our course, ensuring it is safe, playable, and visually outstanding for all guests! As a Golf Groundskeeper / Laborer, you’ll: Mow greens, tees, collars, fairways, roughs, banks, and clubhouse grounds Trim around trees, shrubs, ponds, and landscaped areas Rake and edge sand bunkers using hand tools and equipment Assist with aeration, verticutting, spiking, and top-dressing of turf areas Operate equipment such as mowers, trimmers, seeders, sod cutters, and leaf removal tools Water turf and assist with irrigation and drainage installation and repairs Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and maintain landscape beds and mulch Prepare areas for turf establishment, including seeding and laying sod Clean, refuel, and properly store equipment after use Report equipment issues promptly Follow all safety policies and use required PPE Assist with golf course improvement projects and other Park District needs

Requirements

A passion for working outdoors and maintaining high-quality grounds
Ability to safely operate motorized turf equipment (preferred)
Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
Strong attention to detail and work ethic
Ability to follow written and verbal directions
Physical strength, stamina, and agility for manual labor
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Mow greens, tees, collars, fairways, roughs, banks, and clubhouse grounds
Trim around trees, shrubs, ponds, and landscaped areas
Rake and edge sand bunkers using hand tools and equipment
Assist with aeration, verticutting, spiking, and top-dressing of turf areas
Operate equipment such as mowers, trimmers, seeders, sod cutters, and leaf removal tools
Water turf and assist with irrigation and drainage installation and repairs
Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and maintain landscape beds and mulch
Prepare areas for turf establishment, including seeding and laying sod
Clean, refuel, and properly store equipment after use
Report equipment issues promptly
Follow all safety policies and use required PPE
Assist with golf course improvement projects and other Park District needs

Benefits

Choose one of the following: Individual Fitness Center (100-day) pass OR Family Season Pass at Dolphin Cove Aquatic Center OR Family Season Pass at Randall Oaks Zoo and Park
Free/discounted District programs, merchandise, and concessions
Credit Union (KCT)

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