Golf Maintenance Worker - Seasonal
About The Position
Join our team as a Golf Maintenance Worker! This position involves semi-skilled and non-skilled outdoor labor work for the District's Golf facilities, Heritage Oaks Golf Club and Anetsberger Golf Course. Responsibilities include completing projects and day-to-day grounds maintenance and labor duties on the outdoor areas of the golf grounds. Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the District. Pay & Schedule: $18.15-$23.00 Per Hour (DOQ) This is a part-time seasonal, non-exempt position. 5:00am- 1:00pm Monday-Friday 5:00am- 8:00am Saturday OR Sunday shift start and end times may vary based on sunrise.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent including some knowledge of general grounds maintenance or a related area; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills.
- Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Maintain satisfactory working relationship with Park District personnel and the general public, and serve as a lead worker to seasonal staff
- Operate equipment and tools used in maintenance assignments and follow adequate safety precautions
- Work overtime and weekends when necessary
- Occupational hazards and safety procedures and precautions
- General maintenance and repair procedures
Responsibilities
- Effectively performs routine golf course maintenance activities such as mowing, watering, grounds clean-up, changing cups, repairing ball washers, raking sand traps and repairing the irrigation system.
- Willingly works with other seasonal staff on maintenance tasks.
- Competently operates riding and power hand mowers and/or a tractor with attachments for the mowing of golf course turf on greens, fairways, rough and peripheral areas; operates all other equipment used in the maintenance of the golf course.
- Routinely inspects course grounds for the identification of weeds, diseases and insects.
- Efficiently operates a variety of equipment, including backhoes, trucks and trenchers used in landscape projects such as grading for sod, building berms, planting and removing trees and digging trenches for pipes and wires.
- Correctly adheres to Park District policies and procedures.
- Arrives to work on time, fully ready to start work for the duration of the work day.
- Successfully passes all safety training requirements and testing before operating any tools or safety equipment as required.
- Meticulously signs out and returns all tools, materials and equipment to the proper location; reports necessary maintenance repairs or potential hazards to the Crew Leader and the Golf Maintenance Supervisor.
- Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner.
- Follows safe work practices; wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing duties.
- Actively participates in required trainings.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services, and a Defined Pension IMRF.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
