Golf Course Laborer- Full-time

Renwood Golf Course, part of the Round Lake Area Park District has a full-time opportunity for golf course laborer. This is a full-time, year-round position that includes a variety of tasks. Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather. In the summer, we start at 5:30 am. Weekends and holidays may be required.

The golf course laborer is responsible for maintenance and repair on the golf course grounds including the pro-shop, maintenance shop and cart barn.

Duties and Responsibilities

Using various mowing equipment including sit-on reel/rotary mowers to maintain the golf course grounds. Course set-up operations including; cutting cups, setting tee markers and trash removal. Lifting equipment, landscape and building materials more than 50 pounds. Digging/raking and shoveling soil, mulch, and leaves.

Using power equipment such as line trimmers, pole pruners, chainsaws, blowers, rototillers, and carpentry tools. Operate manual geared utility vehicles and tractors. Use a lift to prune trees and for facility repair. Use trucks and woodchipper for tree clean-up operations. Painting golf course equipment and buildings.

Work on irrigation and plumbing repairs, above and below ground. Read and follow all park district rules, policies, and safety procedures. Communicating with other employees as well as the general public in a respectful and courteous manner. Snow removal Able to direct seasonal employees, in a safe manner when necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Driver’s License Must have the ability to operate equipment and tools safely and proficiently Must possess ability to work in a team environment and independently Must possess customer service skills Must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug test. Knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the general upkeep, repairs, cleanliness, and overall aesthetics of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

We offer the following benefits: Pension Defined Contribution Plan (IMRF) Life insurance (basic & voluntary) Medical & Prescription coverage Paid holidays & vacation time Dental & Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account 457 Defined Contribution Plan Upload your resume or our job application. You can download our job application here, https://www.

rlapd.org/employment .