LABORER (GOLF)

About the role

This position is located in the Golf Branch, Recreation Division, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR Department), Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Perform any combination of the following duties, as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent, to maintain grounds and turf of golf course playing conditions; to apply prescribed amounts of fertilizer, seed. Exercise care not to injure turf or shrubs.

• Cut turf on green and tee areas, fairways, rough and banks, using lightweight power mowing equipment.

• Connect hose and sprinklers systems at designated points on course to irrigate turf, digs, and rakes ground to prepare new greens, grade, and traps, and repair roadbeds, using shovel, rakes, spades and other tools.

• May plant, trim trees and shrubs.

• Weed and maintain sand traps and flower gardens.

Qualifications

• Possess a sound basic knowledge in the operation of lawn mowers, greens mowers, hand tools and other equipment assigned to the upkeep of the grounds.

• Basic knowledge of the game of golf.

• Experience in golf course and grounds maintenance is desirable.

• Able to perform manual labor.

• Able to learn golf maintenance procedures.

• Must be 18 years old or older to operate equipment with exposed moving parts.

Skills

• Ability to use Golf tools, ie: rake, hoe, tree, and shrub trimmer, riding mowers, and other tools relating to maintenance type of work.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned in the job posting.

Additional Information

Must pass all applicable records and background check.

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Must be 18 years old or older to operate equipment with exposed moving parts.

Must be able to handle weights up to approximately 50 pounds.

Must be able to use Golf tools, ie: rake, hoe, tree, and shrub trimmer, riding mowers, and other tools relating to maintenance type of work.

Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Eligibility for Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Acceptable Alternative Forms of Identification for Base Access

If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following:

• A U.S. passport or passport card
• A military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card)
• Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security

How to Obtain a REAL ID-Compliant License

To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents:

• Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport)
• Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card)
• Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)