Grounds Crew

Ultipro; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Edgebrook Golf Course in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Full-Time Grounds Crew for a seasonal role lasting up to six months. Compensation ranges from $17.75 to $18.00 per hour, with duties including mowing, irrigation, landscape maintenance, and grounds care to support members and guests.

Responsibilities also include soil prep, seeding, fertilizing, and applying pesticides. Benefits include healthcare and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to design, coordinate, and maintain landscaping on the golf course.
• Experience with operating greens/fairway mowers preferred.
• Must possess the ability to create spray programs for the golf course, including greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and landscaping.
• Must possess the ability to operate all tools and equipment related to golf course operations.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions.
• Skilled in seeding, fertilizing, mulching, and general ground preparation for restoration and renovation.
• Must be dependable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and organized work areas on the golf course and maintenance facility.
• Mows greens, aprons, fairways, roughs, tees, and other areas.
• Waters tees, greens, and fairways; operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water.
• Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed.
• Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees, and fairways.
• Trims and prunes hedges and shrubbery; cleans flower beds.
• Applies pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to the golf course.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Skills

Landscaping design

Grounds maintenance

Spray program design

Tools & equipment operation

Oral & written instructions

Seeding & fertilizing

Dependability

Education

Grounds crew experience

Tools

Golf course tools

Job description

Description

Edgebrook Golf Course, located in Chicago, IL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Grounds Crew! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.
Role Type:

Seasonal (Position will last 6 months or less)

Pay:

$17.75 - $18.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Maintains clean and organized work areas on the golf course and maintenance facility
• Mows greens, aprons, fairways, roughs, tees, and other areas
• Waters tees, greens, and fairways; operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water
• Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed
• Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees, and fairways
• Trims and prunes hedges and shrubbery; cleans flower beds
• Applies pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to the golf course
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or manager

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Must possess the ability to design, coordinate, and maintain landscaping on the golf course

Experience with operating greens/fairway mowers preferred

Must possess the ability to create spray programs for the golf course, including greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and landscaping

Must possess the ability to operate all tools and equipment related to golf course operations

Ability to give oral and written instructions

Skilled in seeding, fertilizing, mulching, and general ground preparation for restoration and renovation

Must be dependable

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical (if determined by the ACA measurement)
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)

Time Off – Sick leave and leaves of absence, in accordance with o Chicago, IL – Chicago Paid Sick and Safe Leave (Paid Sick Leave)

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

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