Since Arrowhead Golf Club’s historic opening in 1927, it continues to offer a superb golf experience to its guests. The course is comprised of three nine-hole courses where guests can experience the feel of a private club at one of the finest municipal courses in the state.
Arrowhead Golf Club was Audubon Certified in 2020.
The Position :
What will you do?
- Responsible for timely chemical applications to golf course properties and fertilizer applications to tees, greens, fairways, and rough areas.
- Supervise and participate in operation and maintenance of pumps, and in maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
- Understand and identify turf diseases and insect pests.
- Supervise pesticide application and/or operate and calibrate pesticide application equipment.
- Assist in planning and supervising maintenance of greens, tees, and fairways; schedule work, and supervise employees and the use of equipment.
Why you should apply :
Arrowhead is owned and operated by the Wheaton Park District. Park districts are all about leisure, recreation and conservation. If this interests you, we offer the following:
- $45,000.00 per year
- Health (HMO or PPO), with very low employee contribution for employee, spouse, and dependents.
- 100% employer paid dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents.
- 100% employer paid vision insurance for the employee
- 100% employer paid life insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary.
- Health insurance incentive up to $4,500 per year.
- FSA and Dependent Care pre-tax via payroll deduction.
- Pension Plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, including employer contributions
- Paid time off including 12 sick days per year, 12 vacation days, 2 personal days (pro-rated first year), 12 ½ holidays.
- Free use of fitness center, two pools, golf, and entrance to Cosley Zoo to employees and family members eligible for insurance coverage.
- Tuition Reimbursement, discounts on merchandise, professional memberships, and other voluntary benefits.
The Qualifications :
To be considered for this position, we are looking for:
- A degree in turf management/soil science or related field preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) years’ golf course experience with increasing responsibilities in turf management including experience with various fertilizers, pesticides, drainage systems, irrigation systems, and supervising staff.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and able to operate a manual transmission.
- CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment
- Illinois Pesticide Applicator’s License or obtain with thirty (30) days of employment.
- Must be able to move objects (bags/jugs of fertilizer and chemicals) up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to be continuously exposed to all weather conditions and OSHA approved pesticides and chemicals.
The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V