Director of Agronomy (full-time, $101,350 - $115,200/year)
ABOUT US
Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning parks and recreation agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational programs, classes, and events as well as facilities, parks and open spaces! Schaumburg Golf Club is our beautiful white sand 27-hole course on Roselle Road. Recently named the 47th best golf course in the country & the 4th best golf course in Illinois by NBC’s GolfPass!
JOB SUMMARY
Our Director of Agronomy is responsible for overseeing grounds maintenance and fleet management at the Schaumburg Golf Club. This includes golf course conditions, staffing, landscaping, hardscapes, snow removal, maintenance, repairs, and improvements. This position directly oversees two (2) full-time employees, and indirectly oversees about thirty (30) part-time, seasonal employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree in Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management, Turf & Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Agronomy, Landscape Design, or other related field required. At least ten (10) years of relevant full-time work experience required. Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education, certifications, and experience. We will provide the following training and certifications (must be able to acquire within 1st year of employment): Golf Course Superintendents Association of America certification & membership, Rainbird Irrigation training, Pesticide Applicator License, CPR, AED, First Aid & Blood Born Pathogens (BBP) training.
PAY & BENEFITS
This is a full-time year-round exempt position. Target hiring range is $101,350 - $115,200 per year DOQ (depending on qualifications). Our full-time benefits package includes:
Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning parks and recreation agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational programs, classes, and events as well as facilities, parks and open spaces! Schaumburg Golf Club is our beautiful white sand 27-hole course on Roselle Road. Recently named the 47th best golf course in the country & the 4th best golf course in Illinois by NBC’s GolfPass!
JOB SUMMARY
Our Director of Agronomy is responsible for overseeing grounds maintenance and fleet management at the Schaumburg Golf Club. This includes golf course conditions, staffing, landscaping, hardscapes, snow removal, maintenance, repairs, and improvements. This position directly oversees two (2) full-time employees, and indirectly oversees about thirty (30) part-time, seasonal employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree in Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management, Turf & Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Agronomy, Landscape Design, or other related field required. At least ten (10) years of relevant full-time work experience required. Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education, certifications, and experience. We will provide the following training and certifications (must be able to acquire within 1st year of employment): Golf Course Superintendents Association of America certification & membership, Rainbird Irrigation training, Pesticide Applicator License, CPR, AED, First Aid & Blood Born Pathogens (BBP) training.
PAY & BENEFITS
This is a full-time year-round exempt position. Target hiring range is $101,350 - $115,200 per year DOQ (depending on qualifications). Our full-time benefits package includes:
· Free and/or discounted Park District classes, programs, events, and memberships for you and your immediate family!
· Medical Insurance
· NEW! Zero Card
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· FSA Healthcare
· FSA Dependent Care
· Basic Life Insurance
· Voluntary Life Insurance
· AFLAC Indemnity Plans
· IMRF Pension (Retirement, Disability, Life)
· 457 Retirement Plan (Nationwide)
· Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
· Employee Wellness Programs and Incentives
· Employee Recognition Programs
APPLY NOW!
Visit us at: https://schaumburgparkdistrict.bamboohr.com/jobs/
** Position will be open until filled. ** Schaumburg Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **
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