Greenskeeper III

Troon

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The maintenance/groundskeeper will perform major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of diesel and gasoline powered equipment under the general direction of the Superintendent and/or regional head mechanic. Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttps://www.trooncareers.com/careers

    Description

    Position Summary:  

    The responsibility of the maintenance/groundskeeper is to assist in maintaining the excellent playing condition of the golf course along with responsibilities for the landscape and maintenance around the golf course.  The maintenance/groundskeeper will perform major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of diesel and gasoline powered equipment under the general direction of the Superintendent and/or regional head mechanic.

     

    Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements: 

    • Must possess the ability to operate all tools and equipment related to golf course operations.
    • Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
    • Ability to inspect equipment and related components
    • Must be highly motivated, goal driven and self‐starter  
    • Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions 
    • Must be dependable and on time

     

    Responsibilities: 

    • Follow the preventative maintenance program to reduce mechanical failure 

       and poor performance on all golf course equipment  

    • Follow all safety protocols  
    • Perform all maintenance duties in a manner that promotes customer satisfaction  
    • Perform all maintenance duties in a prompt and efficient manner
    • Help maintain a clean, organized shop area
    • Assure proper disposal of all garbage found on the golf course  
    • Mows greens, aprons, fairways, rough, tees, and other areas
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the course superintendent

     

    Working Conditions:   

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.  
    • The employee is often required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, bend and kneel for five hours at a time 

       without sitting.   

    • The employee frequently is required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, crawl, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or 

       controls.   

    • The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs occasionally.   
    • Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.  
    • Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration,

       mechanical hazards and electrical hazards. Daily exposure to dusts and pollens  

    • Noise level is typically loud  
    • Work extended hours during golf and holiday season  
    • Work weekends and holidays  

     

    This is a seasonal position.  Typically, this position will go from around April 1st to November 1st but may vary depending on the weather.  Starting wages will be $18.40-19.00/hour.   

     

    All job descriptions are subject to a periodic review. Additional duties will be assigned occasionally by management.

    Indigo Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse environment

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