Golf & Sports Turf Team Member

Job Type
Full-time

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.