Golf Course Laborer- Full-time

Renwood Golf Course, part of the Round Lake Area Park District has a full-time opportunity for golf course laborer.  This is a full-time, year-round position that includes a variety of tasks. Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather.  In the summer, we start at 5:30 am. 

Weekends and holidays may be required.

The golf course laborer is responsible for maintenance and repair on the golf course grounds including the pro-shop, maintenance shop and cart barn. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Using various mowing equipment including sit-on reel/rotary mowers to maintain the golf course grounds.


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  Course set-up operations including; cutting cups, setting tee markers and trash removal.


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  Lifting equipment, landscape and building materials more than 50 pounds.


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  Digging/raking and shoveling soil, mulch, and leaves.


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  Using power equipment such as line trimmers, pole pruners, chainsaws, blowers, rototillers, and carpentry tools.


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  Operate manual geared utility vehicles and tractors.


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  Use a lift to prune trees and for facility repair.


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  Use trucks and woodchipper for tree clean-up operations.


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  Painting golf course equipment and buildings.


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  Work on irrigation and plumbing repairs, above and below ground.


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  Read and follow all park district rules, policies, and safety procedures.


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  Communicating with other employees as well as the general public in a respectful and courteous manner.


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  Snow removal


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  Able to direct seasonal employees, in a safe manner when necessary.


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  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License


• Must have the ability to operate equipment and tools safely and proficiently


• Must possess ability to work in a team environment and independently


• Must possess customer service skills


• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug test.


• Knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the general upkeep, repairs, cleanliness, and overall aesthetics of buildings, grounds, and equipment. 

We offer the following benefits:

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  Pension Defined Contribution Plan (IMRF)


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  Life insurance (basic & voluntary)


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  Medical & Prescription coverage


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  Paid holidays & vacation time


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  Dental & Vision Coverage


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  Flexible Spending Account


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  457 Defined Contribution Plan

Upload your resume or our job application.  You can download our job application here, https://www.rlapd.org/employment.