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Golf Course Maintenance

Wheeling Park District
Buffalo, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

Job Title: Golf Course Golf Course Maintenance

Job Status: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Department: Chevy Chase Country Club

Primary Work Location: Chevy Chase Country Club

Reports To: Superintendent of Greens

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Position Summary                                                                                                                           
Serves as a golf maintenance worker for the Traditions at Chevy Chase Golf Course.  Responsibilities include maintaining and landscaping the golf course using motorized, electrical or hand equipment and tools.  Ensures that all support and service is conducted and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of the Wheeling Park District and Chevy Chase Country Club.
    
Essential Job Duties                                                                                                                         
•    Mow fairways, tees, greens and roughs on a scheduled basis.
•    Maintain trees and shrubs, to include watering, fertilizing and pruning.
•    Using weed eater, trim tree wells, golf course perimeter, eater edges/banks and other boundary-type areas.
•    Rakes and cleans sand traps with both motorized or hand equipment.
•    Services ball washers, water containers and trash receptacles daily.
•    As directed, changes cups and relocates tee markers.
•    Maintains the landscape and flower beds around the golf course and clubhouse.
•    Work as scheduled.
•    Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
•    Participates in required training and safety programs as established by the Wheeling Park District.
•    Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
•    Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Position Requirements                                                                                                                     
One to three years of experience in golf course maintenance.  Ability to operate all forms of light and heavy golf course maintenance equipment. Must be able to prioritize and follow/carry out a variety of assignments.  Able to work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.  

 Skills and Abilities
•    Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
•    Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
•    CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

Physical Requirements                                                                                                              
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
•    Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
•    Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
•    Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
•    Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
•    May need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions                                                                                                                                                                               
•    Most activities will be performed outdoors.
•    Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
•    Employee may be exposed to cleaning agents and toner chemicals.  

Salary : $17 - $19

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