Golf Course Laborer Team Lead

Lake County Forest Preserve District • Grayslake, IL

18h

About The Position

The Golf Course Laborer – Team Lead assists with the training and supervision of Golf Course Laborers, and performs routine golf course maintenance tasks using mowers, tractors and other power equipment. Provides crew supervision and assists in training and mentoring of Golf Course Laborers.

Responsible for routine golf course maintenance tasks and related duties using mowers, tractors, and other power equipment. Performs manual tasks in the maintenance and construction of golf course buildings and grounds. Mows grass, fairways, rough, greens and tees. Fertilizes and waters grass, rakes sand traps. Changes cups, tee markers and towels. May plant trees, shrubs, plants and flowers. Assists in tree maintenance and removal operations, and cuts brush. Gathers and disposes of leaves, rubbish, and paper, and performs general clean-up tasks. Performs heavy lifting tasks up to 50 pounds. Drives motorized equipment. Performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting. This position is a 40-hour a week position, working one weekend day per week and holidays.

Requirements

• Must be age 18 or older
• Three years of Golf Course grounds maintenance and supervisory experience
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions pertaining to grounds maintenance

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of tractor operation and implement use desired
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment relating to the repair of irrigation and drainage systems desired
• Experience with fertilizer and/or plant protectant application

Responsibilities

• Assists with the training and supervision of Golf Course Laborers
• Performs routine golf course maintenance tasks using mowers, tractors and other power equipment
• Provides crew supervision
• Assists in training and mentoring of Golf Course Laborers
• Performs routine golf course maintenance tasks and related duties using mowers, tractors, and other power equipment
• Performs manual tasks in the maintenance and construction of golf course buildings and grounds
• Mows grass, fairways, rough, greens and tees
• Fertilizes and waters grass, rakes sand traps
• Changes cups, tee markers and towels
• May plant trees, shrubs, plants and flowers
• Assists in tree maintenance and removal operations, and cuts brush
• Gathers and disposes of leaves, rubbish, and paper, and performs general clean-up tasks
• Performs heavy lifting tasks up to 50 pounds
• Drives motorized equipment
• Performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting

Benefits

• The Lake County Forest Preserves offers an excellent work environment as well as complies with the Paid Leave for All Workers Act by offering paid time off.
• Benefits of this position also include an IMRF pension and medical insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed