GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Settler's Hill Golf Course•Batavia, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Landscapes Golf Management and Settler's Hill Golf Course are seeking a Grounds Maintenance team members for the upcoming golf season. These are seasonal positions with full time hours available during the season. The present location of the Settler's Hill Golf Course is on the site of the old County Farm and Home. The Home site itself had several buildings, the home, administration building, power plant, maintenance building, corn crib and dairy barn, plus other out-structures such as machine sheds and animal shed, but the only ones that still exist are the power house, maintenance building, corn crib and the dairy barn. The dairy barn was remodeled and is currently used as a club house. The corn crib and the maintenance building are used to store equipment for use on the course. To learn more about Landscapes Golf Management visit www.landscapesgolf.com . JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performing the tasks associated with the daily maintenance of the golf course, associated grounds, and project implementation.

Requirements

Able to effectively and safely operate mowers, sand raking machines, power tools, utility carts, weed eaters, and shovels/hand tools.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Previous golf course maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Promotes, works and acts in a manner consistent with the values of LGM.
Operates mowing equipment; mows greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunker banks and native grass.
Performs bunker maintenance; rakes and moves sand, edges, and pulls weeds.
Ensures that all areas around trees, bunkers, cart paths, signs and other golf course features are maintained and edged.
Installs and maintains landscaping plant material and performs all associated landscaping duties.
Assists with the repairs and maintenance of the irrigation system features.
Performs golf course set up; cup cutting, tee cleanup, divot filling, ball mark repair, trash and debris removal, and golf ball washer maintenance.
Cleans, fuels, and stores equipment after each use. Refreshes oil and other lubricants as directed by the equipment technician. Reports equipment problems promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
Possesses an understanding of the equipment and how to best maintain it for maximum life and minimum downtime.
Complies with golf course etiquette rules.
Must be well mannered, display a smile at all times, greet guests, member and fellow employees when encountered, show appreciation to the guests and the members, and demonstrate a willingness to help guests and members at all times.
Possesses and understanding of the importance of safety and sees that safe operation procedures are observed in all daily activities. Adheres to the safety program.
Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by being service- and solution-oriented, having positive interactions with all club staff and members/guests, and meeting established quality, service and safety expectations.
Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.
Regular and punctual attendance on site for all scheduled shifts is required.