Greenskeeper

Troon; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois is seeking a full-time Greenskeeper to maintain the golf course in a hospitality environment. The position may include seasonal hours and requires reliability and a valid driver’s license.

Compensation follows the stated pay range and starts between March 1 and May 15. Responsibilities include landscape maintenance, bunkers, mowing, soil bed preparation, course setup, and safe operation of equipment as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• One month related experience or training.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• General landscape maintenance using handheld equipment.
• Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
• Operates small machinery for edging, trimming and mowing.
• Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetation.
• Assists with course detail and debris cleanup.
• Assists with golf course setup procedures.
• Operates utility vehicles to haul material and remove debris.
• Performs skilled duties (pruning, plugging, etc.).
• Operates equipment safely and respects work areas.
• Incorporates safe work practices in performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Driver's license

Reliability

Job description

Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

We will be hiring both full and part-time seasonal staff to assist in maintaining the golf course. Selected applicants will start work between March 1 and May 15.

Pay Range: $17 - $19.50 per hour BOE

Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper

• Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld 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.
• Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean up).
• Assists with golf course set-up procedures.
• Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris.
• Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.).
• Operates equipment safely and is aware of associates and their prospective work areas.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the Greenskeeper

• One month related experience or training.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Other Qualifications

• Regular and reliable attendance