Golf & Sports Turf Team Member

RJ Lawn Service, Inc.; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

ESOP

401(k) with match

Uniforms provided

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

RJ Lawn & Landscape seeks a Golf & Sports Turf Team Member to perform hands-on labor on course and sports turf projects. You’ll assist with grading, planting, hauling, material handling and site cleanup, supporting both construction and maintenance tasks.

Expect early starts, long days, and possible consecutive-day pushes. You’ll help maintain safety standards and contribute to the company’s vision and values while collaborating with crew leaders.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform long hours of physical labor outdoors in varying conditions.
• Willingness to start early, work 12+ hour days, and handle consecutive-day pushes.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well with a crew.
• Must pass pre-employment screening and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on labor at golf course and sports turf sites.
• Assist with grading, shaping, planting, hauling, material handling and site cleanup.
• Support turf maintenance tasks including aeration and topdressing.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety protocols.
• Attend meetings and support RJ Lawn & Landscape vision and values.

Skills

Physical labor

Outdoor work

Team player

Punctuality

Safety-first

Job description

Description

Golf & Sports Turf Team Member

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience

About the Role

Perform general labor on Golf & Sports Turf construction and maintenance project sites as directed by the Golf & Sports Team Crew Leader. This position as team member is a flux role that supports both the construction and maintenance sides of the department as needed.

RJ Lawn & Landscape Golf & Sports projects operate on compressed timelines, early report times, long days, and consecutive-day pushes are the norm. This approach minimizes disruption to golf courses and sports facilities and is a core part of how RJ delivers its work.

Team members should understand and expect that this role requires early starts, long days, and consecutive-day availability when projects demand it.

What You'll Do

• Perform hands-on labor on golf course and sports turf construction/maintenance sites as directed.
• Assist with: grading, shaping, planting, hauling, material handling, equipment staging, and site cleanup on construction projects.
• Assist maintenance crews with turf maintenance tasks including aeration support, topdressing, and general site work.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Follow instructions from Crew Leader accurately and efficiently.
• Attend company meetings as requested for overall company development.
• Support and enforce RJ Lawn & Landscape vision, mission, and core value.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Ability to perform physical, hands-on labor for extended periods in varying outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to accept and thrive in a schedule-driven work environment; early start times (5:00-6:00 AM), 12+ hour days, and consecutive-day project pushes are expected and required.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work including lifting up to 100 lbs, working on uneven terrain, shoveling, and extended periods of standing, walking, and operating equipment.
• Willingness to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Basic math skills and conversions.
• Willingness to perform snow removal duties as assigned as part of year-round employment.
• Adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.
• Able to pass a Background 21 Check.
• Valid Iowa driver's license to legally operate company vehicles.

Measure of Accountability

• Individual efficiency and contribution on assigned project and maintenance tasks.
• Job site quality and adherence to safety protocols.
• Attendance Record.

Reports to: Golf & Sports Turf Crew Leader

Why RJ Lawn & Landscape?

In addition to being a non-smoking, EEOC-compliant company with real advancement opportunities, we offer:

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Uniforms provided.
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating personal holiday.
• 17 Paid Time Off (PTO) days.