Golf Cart Attendant

DeKalb Park District; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

DeKalb Park District is seeking a Golf Cart Attendant for its golf operations in DeKalb, IL. This seasonal, non-exempt role supports the Golf Shop by cleaning, fueling, and staging carts and assisting in tournaments and events.

The ideal candidate is at least 16 years old, holds a valid Illinois driver’s license, and can work independently with strong organizational skills in a busy outdoor setting. No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the game of golf.
• Well organized and ability to work independently as well as with others.

Responsibilities

• Clean, fuel, and stage golf carts on a routine and as-needed basis to support golf clubhouse operations.
• Responsible for the safety inspection and cleanliness of the golf cart fleet and log/report any necessary repairs to the Golf Clubhouse Operations Manager or Golf Maintenance Superintendent.
• Assist in staging carts for tournaments, outings, and special events as required.
• Works to provide a safe environment for both staff and patrons.

Skills

Knowledge of golf

Well organized

Job description

Golf Cart Attendant

Location: Golf - DeKalb, IL 60115

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Department: Golf Course Operations

Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: The Golf Cart Attendant shall be responsible for the cleaning, fueling, and staging of golf carts to assist in operations of the Golf Shop at River Heights and Buena Vista Golf Courses and assists in other areas as required.

Pay Range: $15.00/hour - $16.00/hour

Reports to: Golf Clubhouse Operations Manager

Supervision Exercised: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean, fuel, and stage golf carts on a routine and as-needed basis to support golf clubhouse operations.
• Responsible for the safety inspection and cleanliness of the golf cart fleet and log/report any necessary repairs to the Golf Clubhouse Operations Manager or Golf Maintenance Superintendent.
• Assist in staging carts for tournaments, outings, and special events as required.
• Works to provide a safe environment for both staff and patrons.

Peripheral Duties

• Assist in outing and event preparations such as placing hole signage, tents, and proximity markers on the golf course.
• Assist clubhouse staff with janitorial duties when requested.
• Periodically assist with tee box clean up to include picking up tees and repairing divots in the turf.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, and controls frequently. The employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear occasionally. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. by themselves or 50 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near people playing golf, high pressure irrigation, pressure washers, pumps and motors, high voltage, mowing and construction equipment, motorized golf carts, hydraulics under pressure, fuel, oils, cleaning products, etc. The employee may be exposed to fertilizers and pesticides used in the operation of a golf course. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference and/or background check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: None. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the game of golf.
• Well organized and ability to work independently as well as with others.

Special Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.