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The salary range is negotiable between 75K-90K and is expected to be based on experience, education and commitment to become a part of our community.
Mendota Golf Club is an 18 hole, semi-private golf course in northern Illinois. Located in a community of 7,000 residents we have 200 members and are a popular area course for daily fee players. We have no swimming pool, tennis courts or fancy dining room. Our members and guests enjoy playing golf. We are governed by a Board of Directors and our members volunteer lots of time and talent to help us keep our course and grounds attractive.
Mendota has an excellent school system and a fully staffed modern hospital. Our preferred candidate would live in or around Mendota and take advantage of all this great little city has to offer and have prior experience as an assistant superintendent or superintendent. Our current superintendent is retiring after 31 years and is willing to remain on staff to help the incoming superintendent as much, or as little, as needed. The total salary and benefit package is negotiable up to $90,000 but is expected to be based on experience, education and commitment to become a part of our community.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to the Course and Grounds Chairperson
GENERAL: The following job description is general in nature and designed to be used as a guideline by both Grounds Superintendent and the Board of Directors in measuring performance. This is a year-round, full-time position.
Hours of work- 2080/year. It is understood that most of these hours will be worked during the months of May through September, limited hours March, April, October and November. Generally, very few hours are required from 12/1 through 3/1. It is expected vacation will be taken during the 12/1 through 3/1 period. Requests for time off will be kept to a minimum from May through September and pre-approved by the Course and Grounds Chairperson.
Responsible to efficiently maintain the Club’s grounds, buildings and equipment. This will require hands-on work as well as hiring and supervising Grounds employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES-
Determining the need for irrigation, seeding rates, fertilization rates, cutting turf grass on fairways, tees, greens, and roughs; raking sand traps. Performing and assigning tasks as needed.
Provide for the proper care and cultivation of shrubs, trees, and flowers; pruning, trimming and spraying. Including the application of pesticides, fertilizer, fungicides, and insecticides to treat the course.
Oversees the irrigation system, repairs broken lines or valves for water system and other emergency repairs.
Ensures all Grounds employees are trained in the proper operation, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Performs or arranges for maintenance and repair on equipment.
Comply with all federal, state and local laws governing course and grounds maintenance and grounds employees.
Proper and effective accounting of expenses related to the above.
Preparation of requests for capital and unusual operation expenditures
Responsible for creating and maintaining good relations with the Membership, other employees, community and guests, consistent with the objectives of the Club.
Cooperate with the Club Manager.
Responsible for the health and safety of employees, members, and guests.
Responsible for miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Course and Grounds Chairperson.
Mendota Golf Club is an 18 hole, semi-private golf course in northern Illinois. Located in a community of 7,000 residents we have 200 members and are a popular area course for daily fee players. We have no swimming pool, tennis courts or fancy dining room. Our members and guests enjoy playing golf. We are governed by a Board of Directors and our members volunteer lots of time and talent to help us keep our course and grounds attractive.
Mendota has an excellent school system and a fully staffed modern hospital. Our preferred candidate would live in or around Mendota and take advantage of all this great little city has to offer and have prior experience as an assistant superintendent or superintendent. Our current superintendent is retiring after 31 years and is willing to remain on staff to help the incoming superintendent as much, or as little, as needed. The total salary and benefit package is negotiable up to $90,000 but is expected to be based on experience, education and commitment to become a part of our community.