Golf Course Grounds Technician - Year-Round Maintenance

Round Lake Area Park District; Round Lake Beach (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Defined Contribution Plan (IMF

Life insurance (basic & voluntary)

Medical & Prescription coverage

Paid holidays & vacation time

Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

457 Defined Contribution Plan

Job summary

Renwood Golf Course, part of the Round Lake Area Park District, is seeking a full-time golf course laborer to maintain the grounds and facilities year-round, outdoors in all weather. Duties include mowing, course setup, lifting heavy items, and minor repairs around the pro-shop and cart barn.

Responsibilities involve operating a range of tools and equipment, assisting with irrigation, and ensuring safety and courtesy in interactions with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to operate equipment and tools safely and proficiently.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must pass criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug test.
• Knowledge of maintenance and general upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course grounds with sit-on reel/rotary mowers.
• Handle course setup: cut cups, set tee markers, remove trash.
• Lift and move equipment and materials over 50 pounds.
• Dig, rake, shovel soil, mulch, and leaves.
• Operate power tools such as trimmers, pruners, chainsaws, blowers, and rototillers.
• Operate manual geared utility vehicles and tractors.
• Use a lift to prune trees and perform repairs.
• Support irrigation and plumbing repairs, indoors and outdoors.
• Follow park district rules and safety procedures.
• Communicate with staff and the public respectfully.
• Snow removal.
• Direct seasonal employees when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Customer service

Background check

Tools

Line trimmers

Pole pruners

Chainsaws

Blowers

Rototillers

Carpentry tools

Tractors

Woodchipper

Job description

Renwood Golf Course, part of the Round Lake Area Park District, is seeking a full-time golf course laborer to maintain the grounds and facilities year-round, outdoors in all weather. Duties include mowing, course setup, lifting heavy items, and minor repairs around the pro-shop and cart barn.

Responsibilities involve operating a range of tools and equipment, assisting with irrigation, and ensuring safety and courtesy in interactions with staff and the public.