Golf & Sports Turf Team Member

Ryan Lawn & Tree 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 company match

Uniforms provided

Paid holidays

Job summary

RJ Lawn & Landscape is seeking a Golf & Sports Turf Team Member in the United States, Iowa, Waukee area. The role involves hands-on labor on golf courses and sports turf projects with early start times, long days, and occasional multi-day pushes to meet tight timelines.

Salary is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k) with company match, uniforms, holidays, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Able to perform physical, hands-on labor for extended periods in outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to work a schedule-driven environment with early start times.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license or ability to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on labor on golf course and sports turf projects as directed.
• Assist with grading, shaping, planting, hauling, and material handling on construction sites.
• Support maintenance crews with turf tasks including aeration and topdressing.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety protocols.
• Follow Crew Leader instructions accurately and attend company meetings.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Strong communication

Ability to follow instructions

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.