Golf Landscape Maintenance Worker III - FT

This position performs semi-skilled maintenance work in the care and upkeep of the golf grounds at Heritage Oaks Golf Club and Anetsberger Golf Course. Performs routine golf maintenance work with an emphasis on plant protectant applications and irrigation maintenance. May be assigned day-to-day task oversight of seasonal maintenance crew members with direction from supervisor. May be asked to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, early mornings, and overtime as necessary.

Pay & Schedule:
$22.00-28.00 Per Hour (DOQ)

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, 40 hours/ week + Overtime. 

Monday-Friday 5:00 AM-1:00 PM
Saturday or Sunday 5:00 AM- 8:00 AM
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform operation of application equipment for plant protectants and fertilizers including proper equipment care and calibration techniques.
• Perform operational maintenance and repair for golf course irrigation systems.
• Perform general golf course grounds maintenance and repair work based as assignment; mowing, planting, cultivating, and watering grass, trees, flowers and shrubs; changing cups, repairing ball washers, raking bunkers and cultural practices.
• Inspects course grounds for the identification of weeds, diseases, and insects; and ensures corrective action is taken as needed; reports any potential hazard to supervisor, staff and/or the public.
• Operates mowers, tractors and other specialized grounds maintenance equipment in addition to backhoes, skid loaders, trenchers and trailers.
• Performs general grounds maintenance activities such as ornamental planting and maintenance, tree care/removals and drainage installation/maintenance.
• Train seasonal workers in proper maintenance and equipment procedures.
• Assist in determining materials and supplies needed for projects; ensures necessary materials and supplies are gathered and/or purchased.
• Perform snow removal including plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, and salting of walkways and parking lots.
• Assist with equipment repair and facility maintenance at the golf course during off-season.
• Report any work-related or patron injuries, incidents or unsafe conditions to supervisor; address unsafe conditions as appropriate; complete or review incident/accident report forms as needed.
• Foster and maintain effective professional working relationships with the general public and co-workers.
• Perform all job tasks in a safe manner.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AFLAC Indemnity Plans
• Defined Pension IMRF (Retirement, Disability, Life)
• Deferred Retirement 457 Plan 
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Membership Dues
• Employee Recreation Benefits

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Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent, including two (2) year of experience in golf. 

Skills & Abilities

• Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License Class D
• Operate tools and equipment used in maintenance
• Operate tractors, skid-steer, truck and trailer combination and other equipment
• Midwest plant identification; identify diseases, pests and infestations
• Recordkeeping
• Work independently and efficiently without direct supervision
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Become CPR and AED certified
• Possession of an Illinois Public Pesticide Operators License or ability to obtain with three (3) months of hire

Knowledge

• Irrigation system operation/troubleshooting/repair
• Tools, materials, methods and procedures used in golf maintenance
• Methods, materials and tools used in the maintenance of golf grounds

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to and more than 50 pounds; employee is allowed and encouraged to use mechanical or manual assists for lifting above 40 lbs. as a guideline.
• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate equipment.