JOB POSTING
Kankakee Country Club, located in Kankakee, IL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a seasonal part-time Greenskeeper! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.
General Purpose:
Performs a diverse range of activities involved in golf course maintenance and construction. Performs semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work and related tasks as required.
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Performs general landscape maintenance using hand-held equipment.
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Rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
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Operates small machinery to assist with edging, trimming, and mowing.
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Prepares soil beds for sod, seed, and vegetative material.
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Performs tasks related to course detailing (weed and debris cleanup).
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Assists with golf course setup procedures.
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Operates utility vehicles for hauling materials and removing debris.
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Performs skilled duties related to experience (pruning, plugging, etc.).
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Operates equipment safely and remains aware of associates and their respective work areas.
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Incorporates safe work practices into job performance.
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Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
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Performs other duties as required.
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Less than a high school education; or up to one month of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Regularly stands, walks, sits, and uses hands; reaches with hands and arms.
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Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crawls, or crouches.
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Regularly talks or hears.
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Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds; up to 50 pounds with assistance.
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Regularly works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and near moving mechanical parts.
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Occasionally works in high, precarious places and in areas with fumes or airborne particles.
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Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
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Occasionally works in extreme heat (non-weather) and experiences vibration.
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Noise level is loud.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., associates may be required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers; manuals for equipment may be in English).
Benefits & Other Compensation:
This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:
- Healthcare Benefits – Medical (if determined by the ACA measurement)
- Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
- Time Off – Sick leave and leaves of absence, in accordance with Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)
Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.