Greenskeeper
BallenIsles Country Club•Kankakee, IL
•$14 - $18•Onsite
About The Position
Kankakee Country Club is seeking a Greenskeeper! Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service. General Purpose: Performs a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. Performs semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work and related tasks as required.
Requirements
- Less than a high school education; or up to one month of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Regularly stands, walks, sits, and uses hands; reaches with hands and arms.
- Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crawls, or crouches.
- Regularly talks or hears.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds; up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and near moving mechanical parts.
- Occasionally works in high, precarious places and in areas with fumes or airborne particles.
- Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
- Occasionally works in extreme heat (non-weather) and experiences vibration.
- Noise level is loud.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., associates may be required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers; manuals for equipment may be in English).
Responsibilities
- Performs general landscape maintenance using hand-held 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.
- Performs tasks related to course detailing (weed and debris cleanup).
- Assists with golf course setup procedures.
- Operates utility vehicles for hauling materials and removing debris.
- Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.).
- Operates equipment safely and remains aware of associates and their respective work areas.
- Incorporates safe work practices into job performance.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Employees age 19+ are eligible for the 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
