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Greenskeeper

Columbus Park Golf Course
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025 CLOSED ON 4/2/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenskeeper position at Columbus Park Golf Course?

Greenskeeper, Full Time

We're hiring a Greenskeeper for Columbus Park Golf Course.

At Columbus Park GC, we believe our Associates are our greatest strength and competitive advantage. Whether you have a specialized trade or possess a knack for nurturing and preserving landscape, there’s an exciting opportunity for you to apply your skills at Jackson Park Golf Course.

Ideal candidates have a passion for landscaping and nurturing our grounds. As a Grounds Keeper, you will be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance around the golf course. Beginner Greenskeepers are welcome – while knowledge of grounds maintenance is preferred, previous experience is not required for the position.

Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to work extended hours during golf and holiday season, as needed.

Our team has made a conscious effort to ensure strong protocols are in place to keep you and our patrons safe, so you can focus on the customer experience, landscape, and equipment maintenance.

Great opportunity for early shifts. We start early and get off early. Very rewarding outdoor work with some of the best views in the area.

Our responsibility is to maintain the golf course grounds. We use a variety of machinery to get it done. It is moderately labor intensive, walking several miles per day, some heavy lifting (50 lbs ), general landscaping task but much more detailed. We do walk mowing, bunker raking, ride on mowing, line trim work, and every other small or big job that the golf course demands.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains clean and organized work areas on the golf course and maintenance facility
  • Mows greens, approaches, fairways, rough, tees and other areas
  • Waters tees, greens and fairways; operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water
  • Repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as necessary
  • Grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees and fairways
  • Trims and prunes hedges and shrubbery; cleans flower beds
  • Applies pesticides and fertilizer to the golf course
  • Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e., the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English)

You may fill out an application in person at Columbus Park Golf Shop or online at cpdgolf.com or Troon.com

About Troon

Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world’s largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visithttps://www.troon.com/.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21

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