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Rich Harvest Farms
8S011 Camp Dean Road, Big Rock, IL 60511
2nd Assistant Golf Course SuperintendentEducational Requirements – 2- or 4-year degree in turf science or related field
Experience Requirements – 2 years golf course experience required; elite private club experience preferredSpecial Requirements – Candidate must be self-motivated and possess a great attitude and work ethic. Ideal candidate has a desire to advance within the industry. Must show the utmost professionalism, attention to detail, and leadership qualities to exceed expectations on a daily basis. Rich Harvest Farms is held to the highest of standards and so are its employees and representatives.
Salary Range – $18.00 per hour with OT given to the position to reach $40k per year.
Benefits – Single on-site housing, meals, uniforms, 50/50 health insurance, vacation, GCSAA and MAGCS dues paid, golfing privileges
Application Deadline – 1-1-21
Date Available – 2-1-21Course Details – Rich Harvest Farms is a world-class golf-only facility owned and designed by Mr. Jerry Rich. In 1987, Jerry began the development of Rich Harvest Farms and ten years later, all 18 holes were completed. It was rated 5th Best New Private Golf Course by Golf Digest in 1997 and three years later, made Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Rich Harvest Farms has hosted the 2009 Solheim Cup, 2015 Palmer Cup, 2017 NCAA Men’s and Women’s National Championship and continually hosts multiple tournaments each year. For 2021 we will be hosting the Palmer Cup and the Northern Illinois Intercollegiate. Rich Harvest Farms is currently ranked 94 in the Golf Digest ranking.
Most projects that occur at Rich Harvest Farms are done in-house, providing an ideal situation for a young turf professional to learn and gain valuable experience to best prepare them for career advancement in the golf course industry.
Course Website – www.richharvestfarms.com
Contact Information –
Jeff VerCautren
Golf Course Superintendent
8S011 Camp Dean Road
Big Rock, IL 60511
jvercautren@richharvestfarms.com
Date Posted: 11/24/2020Golf Course Superintendent
Twin Orchard Country Club
Long Grove, IL
Reports to: Director of AgronomyTwin Orchard Country Club is a private 36 hole golf club in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. We are seeking a qualified Golf Course Superintendent to lead the maintenance team on the Red Golf Course. The potential candidate will be involved in all aspects of maintenance/management of one of the 18-hole golf courses, club grounds, and any other duties assigned to the Agronomy Department. Candidate must possess ability to work within and build a team environment. This position will be available immediately. The Golf Course Superintendent will work with and report directly to the Director of Agronomy.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Management of staff on a daily basis
- Development of fertilizer and chemical programs
- Oversight/programming of central irrigation system
- Management of creeping bentgrass playing surfaces
- Oversight of golf course projects
- Budgeting and purchasing
- Supply inventory management
- Employee training
- Employee safety
- Occasional pesticide applications
Requirements:
2-4 year degree in turf management or related field
3 years of experience as 1st AGCS or similar position
Strong work ethic
Self-motivated
Demonstrates problem solving abilities
Valid Driver's License
Pesticide Applicator License
Exhibits managerial skills
Pleasant/positive personalityBenefits:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
2 Weeks Vacation
Dues for Local and National Memberships
Golf Privileges
Uniform AllowanceContact:
Dan Tully
Director of Agronomy
dtully@twinorchardcc.org
Date Posted: 10/27/20
Second Assistant/Assistant-in-Training
Exmoor Country Club
Position Available: Spring 2021
Contact: Tim Kelly, Golf Course Superintendent, tim@exmoorcountryclub.org
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Date Posted: 10/6/2020
Lead Assistant Superintendent
Exmoor Country Club
Position Available: November 1
Contact: Tim Kelly, Golf Course Superintendent, tim@exmoorcountryclub.org
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Date Posted: 10/2/2020
Fleet Mechanic
Sycamore Park District
Deadline to apply: October 21, 2020
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Date Posted: 9/23/2020
Golf Course Maintenance Specialist: The Preserve at Oak Meadows
Job Purpose
This position performs manual labor in a variety of maintenance/construction tasks at the District golf courses and assists in the training and leading of seasonal employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in maintenance and repair of irrigation and drainage systems
- Perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including mowing turf and pruning of shrubs, trees, and other tasks to maintain golf playing surfaces
- Assist in training and leading seasonal employees
- Perform routine maintenance on a wide variety of tools, machinery and equipment
- Assist in repair and maintenance of golf cart paths and property fences
- Assist in construction of new golf course features. Prepare and grade soil areas for turf grass seed planting
- Apply plant protectant and fertilizers
- Transport equipment to variety of district locations
- Perform snow removal and landscaping around golf clubhouse
- Perform other duties as required
Education and Experience Required
Education: Coursework in Horticulture, Agronomy, or Turf Management
Related Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in golf course maintenance or similar position; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Pesticide operator’s license preferred.
Knowledge Of: Methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in the care and maintenance of golf course tees, greens, fairways, and roughs; chemical applications used to cultivate turf greens, plants, shrubs, and tees; variety of horticulture practices; occupational hazards and proper safety precautions; game of golf.
Skills In: Preparing, establishing, and maintaining turf, tees, shrubbery, and ornamental beds; operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment used in golf course maintenance; installation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
Onboarding/Training Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
Driver's License Check
Drug Screen
National Sex Offender Registry Check
Physical
Respirator Evaluation
CPR/1st Aid TrainingJob Benefits
Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, IMRF Pension and generous PTODate Job is Available: 9/8/20
Salary
Fulltime Salary $34,597 - $46,130Job Application Instructions: Apply online
https://dupageforest.isolvedhire.com/jobs/181482.html
Date Posted: 9/8/20
