Seasonal Landscaping Lead — Private Club Grounds

Olympia Fields Country Club; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Employee meals

Job summary

Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, IL is seeking an experienced Landscaping Lead to oversee daily groundskeeping and maintain the Club’s renowned landscapes. You will work with our Horticulturist and provide hands-on leadership for day-to-day operations.

Candidates should have landscaping or groundskeeping experience, lead experience preferred, and the ability to operate landscaping equipment safely. This is a seasonal, full-time position with early start times and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, horticulture, or groundskeeping.
• Lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plant and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must obtain pesticide applicator/operator license within 12 months of hire.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequently lifts, carries, pulls, and pushes up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shrubs, bushes, flower beds, trees, seasonal plantings, and landscaped areas throughout the Club property.
• Perform pruning, trimming, weeding, mulching, planting, edging, and general landscape maintenance.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and tools.
• Assist with irrigation maintenance and identify landscape or plant health issues.
• Maintain entrances, patios, event areas, and other highly visible areas to the Club’s standards.
• Assist the Horticulturist with seasonal projects and special events.
• Communicate maintenance needs, equipment issues, and other concerns to the Horticulturist.
• Follow all safety procedures and proper practices for the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and other landscaping products.

Skills

Landscaping

Horticulture

Groundskeeping

Lead experience

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Outdoor work

Tools

Lawn mowers

Pruners

Irrigation tools

Job description

Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, IL is seeking an experienced Landscaping Lead to oversee daily groundskeeping and maintain the Club’s renowned landscapes. You will work with our Horticulturist and provide hands-on leadership for day-to-day operations.

Candidates should have landscaping or groundskeeping experience, lead experience preferred, and the ability to operate landscaping equipment safely. This is a seasonal, full-time position with early start times and potential overtime.