Championship Golf Course Groundskeeper

Illini-Country-Club; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Illini Country Club in Springfield, IL is seeking a Groundskeeper who is motivated, hardworking and detail-oriented to maintain our 18-hole championship golf course and adjacent landscapes. You will work outdoors, perform mowing, edging, trimming and debris cleanup to keep the course in top condition for members and guests.

Responsibilities include operating riding and walk-behind mowers, trimmers and blowers, following safety rules, and coordinating with the team to meet daily objectives.

Qualifications

• Be able to meet physical demands including standing, walking, bending, and occasional reaching.
• Exert and lift 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds regularly to move objects.
• Meet specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Through training, become proficient in mowing, edging, trimming, raking, debris cleanup, course setup and other duties per established standards.
• Safely operate motorized equipment such as riding and walk-behind mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and utility vehicles.
• Keep supervisor informed of problems or unusual matters for prompt action.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work with a team to prioritize urgency and meet department objectives.

Job description

Illini Country Club in Springfield, IL is seeking a Groundskeeper who is motivated, hardworking and detail-oriented to maintain our 18-hole championship golf course and adjacent landscapes. You will work outdoors, perform mowing, edging, trimming and debris cleanup to keep the course in top condition for members and guests.

Responsibilities include operating riding and walk-behind mowers, trimmers and blowers, following safety rules, and coordinating with the team to meet daily objectives.