Greenskeeper

Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of full-time Greenskeeper. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

We will be hiring both full and part-time seasonal staff to assist in maintaining the golf course. Selected applicants will start work between March 1 and May 15.

Pay Range: $17 - $19.50 per hour

BOE

Key Responsibilities of the Greenskeeper:

• Performs general landscape maintenance using handheld equipment • Rakes and maintains sand bunkers • Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming and mowing • Prepares soil beds for sod, seed and vegetative material • Involved with tasks related to course detail (weed and debris clean up) • Assists with golf course set-up procedures • Operates utility vehicles for hauling material and removing debris • Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.) • Operates equipment safely and is aware of associates and their prospective work areas • Incorporates safe work practices in job performance • Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications for the Greenskeeper:

One month related experience or training Must have a valid drivers license

Other Qualifications:

Regular and reliable attendance