Now-Mon, Oct 21 – Recreation Center of Highland Park: The locker rooms will be closed for renovation. During the closure, temporary changing areas off the pool deck will be provided. Learn more.

Under the direction and maintenance of the General Manager/Superintendent of Golf Operations, the seasonal Golf Maintenance Worker will undertake and be responsible for the completion of routine and special projects as assigned. They shall complete their assignments to the best of their abilities, offer suggestions to improve job efficiency and quality, and keep in mind the best interests of the Park District and fellow employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Carry out all golf labor duties as assigned under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent.
  • Turf maintenance including: mowing, seeding, sodding, aerating and application of fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides.
  • Maintain golf course facilities.
  • Plant, maintain and remove all landscape material, including large trees.
  • Insect, repair, construct and clean all gold amenities.
  • Repair and painting of all facilities and equipment.
  • Irrigation system maintenance repair.
  • Irrigate manually to maintain turf and flowers.
  • Drainage system installation, maintenance and repair.
  • Maintain all equipment and hand tools used.
  • Remove and properly dispose of all trash and refuse from golf course.
  • Maintain ponds as instructed by Assistant Superintendent.
  • Attend seminars and workshops to provide for professional growth.
  • Communicate matters of departmental interest or importance to the Assistant Superintendent in a timely manner.
  • Assist the General Manager/Superintendent of Golf Operations and Assistant Superintendent in completing reports, record keeping, purchasing and communications with residents, vendors and recreation staff.
  • Making and maintaining ice rinks.
  • Custodial work including: cleaning of kitchens, locker rooms, toilets and rest room areas.
  • Painting and finishing indoors and outdoors.
  • Trades construction and repair of park and playground equipment, park amenities, park buildings, roofs, doors and windows.
  • Perform other Park District jobs or duties as directed.

Salary Range: $15.50 – $17.05 Hourly

Location: Parks & Golf Maintenance – Highland Park, IL

Status: Seasonal