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Grounds Crew/Maintenance
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$36,879 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview:
This position is responsible for variety of course maintenance duties.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Mowing, trim work Raking bunker Shoveling, raking Course clean-up and preparation Changing cups and tee markers Basic tree trimming and maintenance Cleaning equipment Laying sod Filling and seeding divots and worn areas Hand watering Operating power equipment
•small hand tools Operating power equipment
•large self-propelled equipment
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
Prior experience on a golf course maintenance crew is desirable Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Possess decision-making, conflict resolution, and organizational skills Ability to work independently or as part of a team Ability to operate golf maintenance equipment
Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the
Park District Benefits:
Employee Wellness Programs and Incentives Employee Recognition Programs Discounts at Our Golf Course Season Passes to Our Aquatic Center
Free or Discounted Prices for
Our Fitness & Special Event Programs Hours:
Varied from 6:30am
•2:30pm
Rate:
$15
•17.30/hour
Benefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Programs