(Part-Time) Golf Course Maintenance Worker

Huron–Clinton Metroparks; Brownstown (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Huron–Clinton Metroparks is seeking a part-time Golf Course Maintenance Worker responsible for maintaining the golf course in varied weather conditions. Key duties include operating mowers, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring a good appearance of the course. Candidates must possess flexibility to adjust schedules as needed and ensure a good working rapport with co-workers and visitors.

Benefits

Retention bonus up to $5.75 per hour

Seasonal bonus of $0.60 per hour

Qualifications

• Must be able to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded terrain.
• Available to work during events, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform essential duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the park golf course, operating various mowers.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as raking bunkers and managing landscape beds.
• Pick up debris, ensuring the course is tidy.

Skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Good rapport with co-workers, supervisors, and visitors

Flexibility in schedule

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Job description

(Part-Time) Golf Course Maintenance Worker

PAY RATE: $13.20 per hour DOQ (up to 1,500 hours per year).

Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Additionally, eligible seasonal employees will receive a $0.60 per hour seasonal bonus for all hours worked. Click here for details.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Work activities primarily involve maintaining the park golf course. Metropark golf courses operate 7 days a week in various weather conditions. Candidates should have reasonable availability for scheduling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following describes the general duties; employees may perform other tasks as assigned.

• Operate Green, Tee, and Fairway reel mowers.
• Operate Rotary Rough mowers.
• Rake and edge Sand Bunkers.
• Operate Weed Whip.
• Operate Utility Carts.
• Weed and spread mulch in Landscape Beds.
• Edge Sprinkler Heads.
• Hand seed divots.
• Pick up garbage and tree limbs.
• Perform pin placement rotation on greens.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Flexible hours depending on park needs.
• Ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded terrain.
• Ability to load, unload, and move materials.
• Good rapport with co-workers, supervisors, and visitors.
• Ability to distinguish letters and symbols.
• Availability to work during Special Events, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule as needed.
• Ability to perform essential duties.
• Availability to work as scheduled in a weather-dependent environment.

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Additional questions cover licensing, previous employment, start and end dates, schedule flexibility, relationships, legal eligibility, education, equipment experience, and legal work authorization. Applicants must agree to background checks, physical exams, and document verification as per immigration laws.

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