Golf - Maintenance - PT IMRF

Risk Management

• Actively supports and enforces the safety program instituted by the Park District
• Maintains a working knowledge of all general agency and department-specific safety rules
• Attends required safety program and in-service education meetings as directed
• Corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to your director supervisor
• Enforces safety disciplinary policies and procedures
• Uses material handling equipment or staff assistance when lifting and/or moving objects 50 pounds or heavier
• Uses protective gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to pathogens

Additional Functions

• Performs other duties and functions as requested
• On call nights and weekends as needed

Required Qualifications: 

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Must have the ability to operate equipment and tools safely and proficiently
• Must possess ability to work in team efficiently.
• 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 playground equipment.

Recommended Qualifications: 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in golf course maintenance
• Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment
• Be in good physical condition and must have the ability to handle strenuous and varied physical activity in all weather, including but not limited to, extensive lifting, standing, walking and climbing.

Physical Considerations

• See the attached “Essential Functions Pertaining to the Job”

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, the employee should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Safety and Security – Use good safety awareness, judgment, and follow policies; report potentially unsafe conditions; watch out for each other’s safety, never hesitating to remind and/or help workmates concerning safety; thank those that safely help you; use equipment following manufacturer safety instructions; and follow agency ergonomic policies and procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• Dependability – Follow instructions and respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; and complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person.
• Judgment – Exhibit sound and appropriate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; and make timely decisions.
• Professionalism – Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration; accept responsibility for own actions; and follow through on commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; and remain open to others' ideas and try new things. Must be able to deal with co-workers, supervisors, and patrons under stressful situations.
• Teamwork – Promote and support work teams; put success of team above own interests; and support everyone's efforts to succeed. Compliment often. Laugh often.
• Oral Communication – Listen and get clarification; and respond well to questions.
• Organizational Support – Follow policies and procedures.

Job Description Revised:    June 2025

River Trails Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

This job description is intended to be an illustrative, and not an exhaustive, listing of experiences, skills and duties of this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERTAINING TO JOB[BF1] 

1. In an 8 hour work day employee may:

            a.         Stand/Walk               None             1-4 hours                  4-6 hours        X        6-8 hours

            b.         Sit                               None              1-3 hours                  3-5 hours        X        5-8 hours

            c.         Drive                           None              1-3 hours                  3-5 hours        X        5-8 hours

2.         Employee may use hand(s) for repetitive:

              X    Single Grasping       X    Fine Manipulation       X    Pushing & Pulling

3.         Employee may use foot/feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls”

              X    yes         ___ no

4.         Employee may:                     Not At All                   Occasionally             Frequently

                        Bend                          _____                         ____                             X      

                        Twist                           _____                         ____                             X      

                        Squat                         _____                         ____                             X      

                        Climb                          _____                         ____                             X      

                        Reach                        _____                         ____                             X      

5.         Employee will be required to perform the following work:

**If required, any lifting of 50 lbs. or more must be done with assistance

_          Sedentary Work      Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.  Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

_          Light Work.               Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.  Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

_          Light-Med Work.      Lifting 30 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

             Medium Work.         Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

  X        Light-Heavy Work.  Lifting 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

             Heavy Work.            Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

JOB CLASSIFICATION                  _          Office/Clerical                    _ X_    Non-Office/Clerical