Golf Course Groundskeeper

Department: Golf Maintenance                                                      Part-time: Hourly - Non-exempt

Position Description

The Golf Groundskeeper/Laborer Seasonal performs duties under the direct supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent; operates powered mowing equipment, small hand powered equipment and performs manual labor involved in golf course maintenance. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Mows greens, tees, collars, approaches, fairways, rough, banks, clubhouse lawns and trims around trees, shrubs and ponds.
• Rakes sand bunkers with power rake and by hand, edges sand bunkers.
• Aerifies greens, tees, fairways and other areas as directed.
• Verticuts and spikes greens, tees and other areas as directed.
• Top-dresses greens and tees.
• Edges sprinklers and drainage grates.
• Operates sod cutter, seeders, rotary mowers, string trimmers, leaf removal equipment and other equipment as directed. 
• Reports equipment problems and failures to the equipment mechanic immediately.
• Re-fuels, cleans and stores all equipment and tools following usage. 
• Assists in course improvement projects.
• Prepares base for turf establishment; lays sod and seeds as required.
• Waters turf and other plant life as directed.
• Assists in irrigation and drainage installation and repairs.
• Plants trees, shrubs and assists with flower planting.
• Trims hedges, small bushes and trees; cultivates landscape beds and installs mulch. 
• Complies with all safety and loss prevention policies. 
• Inform supervisor of any unsafe conditions or hazardous work procedures. 
• Correct any unsafe conditions, if possible, and instruct co-workers on safety procedures.
• Completes all additional duties as prescribed by management.
• Assists other Park District employees when needed.

Marginal Functions

• Performs general custodial duties.
• Washes, cleans, waxes equipment inventory.
• Paints, repairs, cleans facilities or equipment as required. 

Communication & Customer Service

• Develops and maintains positive and effective working relationships with coworkers.

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ensures that matters of importance are shared to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Solicits feedback and actively listens to subordinates, peers and patrons. 
• Makes recommendations for improvements and efficiencies.
• Attends meetings and participates on teams as required.
• Represents the Dundee Township Park District in a professional manner.

Safety & Risk Management

• Maintains a working knowledge of all general and departmental-specific safety rules.
• Immediately reports all accidents and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Cooperates and assists in the investigation of accidents.
• Attends all required safety program and in-service education meetings.
• Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous in all cases.
• Pays strict attention to housekeeping of work area(s) and general facility.
• Must be able to use personal protective equipment based on job specific tasks, which may include, but is not limited to, the following: Safety goggles/glasses, earplugs, ear covers, appropriate work boots, protective gloves, helmets/hard hats, masks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Requires knowledge of and the ability to safely operate motorized turf equipment
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Physical strength and agility
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Bilingual a plus. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good physical condition, sufficient strength, and mobility required.
• Mechanical aptitude required, including the use of tools, equipment.
• Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English language.
• Possess troubleshooting skills.
• Capacity to act rationally and calmly in high stress and/or emergencies.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.  
• Ability to execute the essential functions of the position without reasonable accommodation.

Hours Standards

• This is a full-season, non-exempt position.
• Works a minimum of 40-48 hours per week from April through end of November.
• Spring/Fall Work hours are between:
  • 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm or 6:00am to 2:30 p.m.
• Summer months hours are between:
  • 5:30am to 2:00 p.m.
• Weekend or holiday hours may be required as well as extended hours as needed.
• A set schedule may be available.
• Days and times may be flexible depending on candidate’s availability.