Greenskeeper

Troon International; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility for 401(k)

Job summary

A local golf course in Kankakee is seeking a Greenskeeper. The ideal candidate will perform various tasks including landscaping, sand bunker maintenance, and machinery operation. This role requires the ability to lift weights and work in various weather conditions. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and a willingness to engage in physical tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to work in a collaborative and service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general landscape maintenance using hand-held equipment.
• Experience operating small machinery for edging, trimming, and mowing.
• Capacity to lift up to 35 pounds; up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform golf course maintenance and construction.
• Rake and maintain sand bunkers.
• Operate utility vehicles for hauling materials.

Skills

Ability to read and speak English

Education

Less than a high school education

Job description

Kankakee Country Club
Kankakee, IL 60901, USA

Description

Kankakee Country Club is seeking a Greenskeeper! Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

General Purpose: Performs a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. Performs semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work and related tasks as required.

Pay:

$14 - $18

Performs general landscape maintenance using hand-held equipment.

Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.

Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming, and mowing.

Prepares soil beds for sod, seed, and vegetative material.

Performs tasks related to course detailing (weed and debris cleanup).

Assists with golf course setup procedures.

Operates utility vehicles for hauling materials and removing debris.

Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.).

Operates equipment safely and remains aware of associates and their respective work areas.

Incorporates safe work practices into job performance.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

Less than a high school education; or up to one month of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands, walks, sits, and uses hands; reaches with hands and arms.

Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crawls, or crouches.

Regularly talks or hears.

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds; up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and near moving mechanical parts.

Occasionally works in high, precarious places and in areas with fumes or airborne particles.

Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.

Occasionally works in extreme heat (non-weather) and experiences vibration.

Noise level is loud.

Certificates/Licenses:

Valid driver’s license.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferences:

Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., associates may be required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers; manuals for equipment may be in English).

Employees age 19+ are eligible for the 401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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