Seasonal Groundskeeper

Saddle & Cycle Club • Chicago, IL

10h

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance of landscaping and other Club facilities, including parking lots.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with minimum of two (2) years of ground maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, or golf course operations preferred.
• Ability to effectively read labels and instructions for chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to Members, Guests, Vendors, Managers, and Team Members.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as probability, division, addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment and hand tools to maintain lawns, prune bushes and trees, edge walkways, and give the grounds a manicured look.
• Operate snow removal equipment during the winter to keep all walkways, parking lots, and building entrances clear and safe.
• Watering, either manual or through an irrigation system, for the entire campus.
• Perform special landscaping or planting projects as deemed necessary, such as seasonal plantings for the entire campus.
• Seasonal placement and removal of all outdoor furniture, grills, etc.
• Installation and removal of all seasonal décor.
• Assist in performing regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn care equipment and tools.
• Assist in preparing clay tennis courts for the season.
• Maintenance of the greens for a 3-hole golf course.
• Maintain the bocce ball court.
• Must be dependable and able to work the schedule required.
• Must have the ability to complete tasks with little supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform the required role in emergency situations.
• All other duties as assigned and not outlined above.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED