About Illini Country Club:

Established in 1906, Illini Country Club enjoys a rich history and reputation as a premier golf and country club in central Illinois.  Originally designed by Tom Bendelow, the current par-71 golf course is host to an annual U.S. Open Qualifier and an active golfing membership.  Illini Country Club seeks dynamic individuals who strive for excellence in service, course conditioning, and personal development.

Position Summary:

The Landscape Manager at Illini Country Club provides a service which is integral to the goals of the Golf Course Maintenance Department.  Their contribution often influences the first impressions of club members and guests.  Working in conjunction with the Director of Agronomy, the Landscape Manager oversees and performs the maintenance and upkeep of all landscaped areas at Illini Country Club, creating a pleasing and sustainable visual experience on the golf course and clubhouse grounds. 

Expected Contributions:

• Coordinate with the Director of Agronomy, Golf Course Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent on any issues related to landscape maintenance.
• Direct and participate in the construction and maintenance of the landscape.
• Work outside, potentially for long periods of time and in all kinds of weather, performing tasks that require physical strength and endurance.
• Work variable hours which may include overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.

Essential Functions:

• Perform related duties of landscape maintenance including but not limited to: growing and maintaining plants; managing injured or diseased trees, designing and interpreting plans; creating and modifying landscapes; directing the installation and maintenance of hardscapes and water features; trash/debris removal; snow/ice removal; provide safety and satisfaction to members and their guests.
• Meet and consult with members, Director of Agronomy, General Manager, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman, Golf Pro, Engineer, Managers (clubhouse, halfway house, grill, tennis courts and pool), Chef and Mechanic. These meetings are vital to address questions and concerns, as well as to plan and schedule work around tee times, social and golf course events.

Candidate Profile:

• Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • 2-year or 4-year Degree or Certificate in Horticulture or related study preferred.
  • 2 years’ experience in Landscaping position preferred.
  • Management experience in Landscaping preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Pesticide Applicator or Operator License within 60 Days of Employment.
• Horticulture Knowledge and Skills
  • Plant identification, selection, and landscape design principles.
  • Planting, transplanting, and propagation practices.
  • Pruning principles and practices.
  • Irrigation practices.
  • Cultivation practices.
  • Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in landscape maintenance work.
  • Knowledge of safe handling and application of fertilizer and pesticides.
• General Knowledge and Skills
  • Adaptability - Ability to effectively adjust to major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
  • Aligning Performance for Success - Skilled at focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
  • Communication - Skilled at clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media; engaging the audience and helping them understand and retain the message.
  • High Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
  • Planning and Organizing - Skilled at establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently.
  • Problem Solving / Decision Making - Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing solutions.
• Physical Demands
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand sit, walk, lift, push, pull, and bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on uneven terrain. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Varies from Medium Work to Very Heavy Work
    • Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to ? of the time), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from ? to ? of the time), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists ? or more of the time) to move objects.
    • Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to ? of the time), and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from ? to ? of the time), and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists ? or more of the time) to move objects.
  • Work Environment
    • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.  The employee may be exposed to poison ivy, oak and sumac on an occasional basis, and must be able to work closely with these plants and possibly other toxic plant materials, as well as bees, wasps and yellow jackets.