Golf & Sports Turf Team Member

Description

Golf & Sports Turf Team Member

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience

About the Role

Perform general labor on Golf & Sports Turf construction and maintenance project sites as directed by the Golf & Sports Team Crew Leader. This position as team member is a flux role that supports both the construction and maintenance sides of the department as needed.

RJ Lawn & Landscape Golf & Sports projects operate on compressed timelines, early report times, long days, and consecutive-day pushes are the norm. This approach minimizes disruption to golf courses and sports facilities and is a core part of how RJ delivers its work.

Team members should understand and expect that this role requires early starts, long days, and consecutive-day availability when projects demand it.

What You'll Do

• •Perform hands-on labor on golf course and sports turf construction/maintenance sites as directed.
• •Assist with: grading, shaping, planting, hauling, material handling, equipment staging, and site cleanup on construction projects.
• •Assist maintenance crews with turf maintenance tasks including aeration support, topdressing, and general site work.
• •Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols.
• •Follow instructions from Crew Leader accurately and efficiently.
• •Attend company meetings as requested for overall company development.
• •Support and enforce RJ Lawn & Landscape vision, mission, and core value.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• •Ability to perform physical, hands-on labor for extended periods in varying outdoor conditions.
• •Willingness to accept and thrive in a schedule-driven work environment; early start times (5:00-6:00 AM), 12+ hour days, and consecutive-day project pushes are expected and required.
• •Ability to follow instructions accurately and work effectively as part of a crew.
• •Ability to perform physical outdoor work including lifting up to 100 lbs, working on uneven terrain, shoveling, and extended periods of standing, walking, and operating equipment.
• •Willingness to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• •Basic math skills and conversions.
• •Willingness to perform snow removal duties as assigned as part of year-round employment.
• •Adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• •Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication.
• •Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• •Must pass a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.
• •Able to pass a Background 21 Check.
• •Valid Iowa driver's license to legally operate company vehicles.

Measure of Accountability

• •Individual efficiency and contribution on assigned project and maintenance tasks.
• •Job site quality and adherence to safety protocols.
• •Attendance Record.

Reports to: Golf & Sports Turf Crew Leader

Why RJ Lawn & Landscape?

In addition to being a non-smoking, EEOC-compliant company with real advancement opportunities, we offer:

• •Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• •100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• •401(k) with company match.
• •Uniforms provided.
• •11 paid holidays plus 1 floating personal holiday.
• •17 Paid Time Off (PTO) days.