Greenskeeper III

Troon International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

A local golf course in Chicago is seeking a maintenance/groundskeeper responsible for ensuring the excellent playing condition of the golf course and surrounding landscape. The role involves performing mechanical repairs and maintenance duties while adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have experience in equipment repair and be physically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs. This seasonal position offers starting wages of $18.00-19.00/hour, typically from April 1 to November 1.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical repairs on diesel and gasoline powered equipment.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintenance programs.
• Physical ability to perform manual tasks and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent playing condition of the golf course.
• Perform major and minor mechanical repairs.
• Mow greens, aprons, fairways, rough, tees, and other areas.
• Ensure proper disposal of garbage found on the golf course.

Job description

Indian Boundary GC
8600 W Forest Preserve Ave
Chicago, IL 60634, USA

Overview

The maintenance/groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the excellent playing condition of the golf course and the landscape around the course. The maintenance/groundskeeper will perform major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of diesel and gasoline powered equipment under the general direction of the Superintendent and/or regional head mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Follow the preventative maintenance program to reduce mechanical failure and poor performance on all golf course equipment.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Perform all maintenance duties in a manner that promotes customer satisfaction.
• Perform all maintenance duties in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Help maintain a clean, organized shop area.
• Assure proper disposal of all garbage found on the golf course.
• Mow greens, aprons, fairways, rough, tees, and other areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the course superintendent.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for extended periods.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, crawl, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Noise level is typically loud.
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday seasons.

This is a seasonal position. Typically, this position will go from around April 1 to November 1 but may vary depending on the weather. Starting wages will be $18.00-19.00/hour.

All job descriptions are subject to a periodic review. Additional duties will be assigned occasionally by management.

Indigo Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse environment

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