Seasonal Maintenance II - Golf

Reporting Authority: Golf Course Superintendent, and/or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and/or Maintenance Foreman and/or Shop Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt - Bargaining Unit Position

Salary: Per Contractual Agreement

This position works from April to November on an annual basis.

Position Summary:

This position performs a variety of general maintenance duties pertaining to the general operations of the grounds and facilities of the golf course to which they are assigned. Additional duties include assisting the Shop Supervisor, operating golf course equipment, maintaining cleanliness pertaining to operations and facilities of the SPD area Golf Course as assigned. This position will take direction from the Golf Course Superintendent, and/or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and/or Maintenance Foreman and/or Shop Supervisor and will be responsible for making sure that the golf course, facilities and other related areas to which they are assigned is maintained in accordance with golf course maintenance standards.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall maintenance of the SPD Golf Courses and related area as assigned including but not limited to:

• Setting up and checking golf course for daily play which includes but not limited to changing cups, moving tee blocks, picking up trash, and checking for vandalism.

• Weed eating,

• Cart path construction or repair,

• Painting,

• Planting, trimming and removal of trees and plants, building repair

• Repair or replacement of golf course signs or markers,

• Concrete work, brick laying

• Clean Equipment, Clean shop at the end of the day, as assigned

• Operation of a variety of light and heavy equipment

• Waters greens, tees and fairways

• Operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris

• Mows Fairways, Greens, Tees and Rough areas

• Ensures that the equipment cooling system is working at all times; refills fuel and oil daily; cleans equipment daily; and reports equipment problems or failures to Shop Supervisor immediately

• Performs routine safety inspections on all equipment.

• Help repairs to irrigation system and maintenance equipment

• Performs other duties as assigned by Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent or Maintenance Foreman.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must show leadership ability on the job and must be able to work independently when necessary.

• Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in grounds construction, landscaped area maintenance work and building maintenance and improvement.

• Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment.

• Knowledge of the rules of golf.

• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public.

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

• Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver's license and be insurable under SPD liability insurance.

• Must be able to perform simple math and measurement calculations, long hand and with available calculators or other devices.

• Must be able to read and comprehend relevant policies, operational procedures, safety guidelines, chemical labels or other guidelines of facility.

General Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write and have good command of the English language.

• Good oral and written communication.

• Physical capabilities – lifts 50 pounds, squat, bend and move as necessary for the job.

• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.

• Must have basic proficiency of Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Must possess valid Illinois Driver’s License.

• Must possess professional phone skills and work well with the public.

• Must present a neat and professional appearance.

• Responsible to follow policies and procedures outlined in Springfield Park District employee manual.

Must live in a 50-mile radius from Bunn Administration building 2500 S 11th Springfield IL 62703 in the State of Illinois or must be willing to move within that 50-mile radius in the State of Illinois within the first 6 months of acceptance of a position with the Springfield Park District

Applications & Resumes should be submitted to:
To be considered for a position, all applicants should apply online through our Job Opportunity and Tracking Portal. No paper applications or resumes will be accepted. Go to www.springfieldparks.org and click on Join Our Team to see a full list of job opportunities

The Springfield Park District is committed to the provisions of Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action to its applicants regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, age sex, marital or veterans’ status, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.