Description

JOB TITLE: Greenskeeper

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent (GCS), and Golf Course Assistant Superintendent (GCAS), the Greenskeeper will assist with golf course preparation, mowing, renovations, water management, equipment operation, and all other tasks associated with maintaining the property. The Greenskeeper will perform manual labor and other routine maintenance tasks associated with maintaining the Wilmette Golf Club and all associated areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively support the agency's risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee, attend and participate in required safety trainings
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

• Operates Park District vehicles and equipment
• Mowing of all grass areas of property including but not limited to greens, fairways, tees, rough and clubhouse areas, with some areas requiring manual labor
• General maintenance of all areas of the Wilmette Golf Club, facility grounds, and maintenance areas, including removal of lose debris and garbage, tree trimming, aerification, watering and course set up
• Perform gardening activities including planting and weeding, by hand or with equipment
• Golf course cleanup of leaves, branches, sticks and other debris
• Removal of snow and ice from pedestrian and maintenance compound areas if applicable
• Keep all related equipment and tools clean, maintained, and stored properly
• Keep equipment storage and shop areas neat, clean and organized

• Perform any other tasks related to course or equipment maintenance as assigned by direct supervisor
• Assists with the organization, storage, and lock up of all shop related areas and items at the end of each work day
• Communicate with other Park District staff, supervisors and team leaders as needed

Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and work in cooperation with fellow employees
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools
• Follow detailed instructions for routine duties
• Must possess an active email address and have the ability to routinely check, respond, and communicate to Park District related messages
• Must possess a basic understanding and the use of computers, smartphones, tablets, etc. in order to routinely monitor their email, and any related Human Resource and payroll type functions

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to learn and/or understand a basic knowledge of the game of golf

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, carry and repeatedly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration
• Required to work in all outdoor weather conditions
• The noise level of the work environment is usually loud

Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• Valid Illinois drivers license

Qualifications