The Rend Lake Conservancy District is now accepting applications for a Golf Course Groundskeeper.
General Statement of Work:
Performs work involving the use of large and small equipment, including reel mowers, rotary mowers, zero-turn mowers, power rake, tractors, skid steer, dump trailers, loaders, trenchers, backhoes, trucks, and other maintenance equipment to maintain golf course standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Understands and implements cultural maintenance practices.
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Cleans, maintains, and provides basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by his/her supervisor.
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Reports equipment problems or failures to the Equipment Manager or Golf Course Superintendent immediately.
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Practices and implements District safety protocols and procedures.
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Adheres to OSHA regulations as it applies to safety.
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Assists in project work performed on the golf course:
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Assists in the construction of new greens, tees, and fairways
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Grades and prepares soil base
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Lays sod
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Seeds tees, greens and fairways.
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Mows greens, tees, aprons, fairways and roughs.
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Sets tee markers, cups, and flagsticks on greens daily.
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Waters and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways, and under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals on landscaped areas.
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Operates sod cutter and spray rigs for greens and fertilizer spreaders.
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Operates turf vac, skip-loader, fairway and rough aerifier, and boom sprayer for weeds in fairways and roughs.
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Utilizes equipment to remove dirt, debris and other materials.
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Performs other duties as required.
Desirable Training or Experience:
Minimum Job Requirements:
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High school education
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Three or more years of golf course maintenance experience
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Possess a valid driver’s license
Skills and Abilities Required:
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to operate and repair irrigation equipment
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Ability to spray golf course chemicals
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Ability to maintain golf greens, including hand watering
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Ability to operate mowing and other golf maintenance equipment.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
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Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, extreme weather conditions, and/or loud noises
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Moderate physical activity. May require some heavy physical work; lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects in excess of 50 pounds.
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Must be physically and mentally able to thoroughly complete the required tasks, in a timely and competent manner.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Benefits
The Rend Lake Conservancy District offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include:
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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Retirement plan (IMRF pension)
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Paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays)
Compensation
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$27.20 per hour based on union wage scale after a one-year progression
