Grounds Crew/Maintenance

Oswegoland Park District; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oswegoland Park District is seeking a course maintenance worker responsible for various duties including mowing, equipment operation, and course preparation. Ideal candidates will have experience in golf course maintenance and effective communication skills to work both independently and as a team member.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs and Incentives

Employee Recognition Programs

Discounts at Our Golf Course

Season Passes to Our Aquatic Center

Free or Discounted Prices for Our Fitness & Special Event Programs

Qualifications

• Prior experience on a golf course maintenance crew is desirable.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, trimming, and raking various areas of the course.
• Operating small and large power equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Cleaning and preparing the course.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Operate Golf Maintenance Equipment

Job description

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for variety of course maintenance duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mowing, trim work
• Raking bunker
• Shoveling, raking
• Course clean-up and preparation
• Changing cups and tee markers
• Basic tree trimming and maintenance
• Cleaning equipment
• Laying sod
• Filling and seeding divots and worn areas
• Hand watering
• Operating power equipment – small hand tools
• Operating power equipment – large self-propelled equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior experience on a golf course maintenance crew is desirable
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Possess decision-making, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to operate golf maintenance equipment
• Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the Park District
  

Benefits:

Employee Wellness Programs and Incentives

Employee Recognition Programs

Discounts at Our Golf Course

Season Passes to Our Aquatic Center

Free or Discounted Prices for Our Fitness & Special Event Programs

Hours:

Varied from 6:30am - 2:30pm

Rate:

$15-$17.30/hour