Greenskeeper

Troon Golf, LLC; Kankakee (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kankakee Country Club in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Greenskeeper to join our golf course maintenance team. You will perform a variety of semi-skilled grounds tasks and help with construction activities as needed to maintain a top-quality course.

The role emphasizes safe operation of equipment, attention to detail, and reliable attendance in a hospitality-focused environment. Applicants should be prepared for physical outdoor work year-round.

Qualifications

• Less than a high school education; or up to one month of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for position duties.

Responsibilities

• 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.).

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school minimal 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.

Pay

$14 - $18

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Benefits

• 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.

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