Greenskeeper

Ultipro; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kankakee Country Club in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Greenskeeper to maintain the golf course and assist with construction and setup tasks. The role focuses on delivering exceptional service in a hospitality environment and requires readiness to operate hand-held tools and light machinery.

Pay ranges from $14 to $18 per hour. A valid driver’s license is required; high school is not mandatory and some related experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• English language comprehension may be required to read manuals and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform golf course maintenance and construction tasks.
• Operate small machinery for edging, trimming, and mowing.
• Rake and maintain sand bunkers.
• Prepare soil beds for sod, seed, and vegetative material.
• Assist with golf course setup procedures.
• Maintain safety and keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school not required

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.
• 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.

Pay:

$14 - $18

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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