LABORER (GOLF)

Summary

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

Duties

• MAJOR DUTIES AND 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. 75% 1. Maintenance (Upkeep of the Grounds). Water, whip, aerify, seed, fertilize fairways, golfing greens, and putting greens. Water, repair, fertilize and seed the driving range area. Cut, water, and fertilize trees and shrubs. Maintain sand traps and water holes> perform corrective maintenance on structures and facilities used by the golfers. Change cups and set course for daily play. 20% 2. Maintenance (General). Maintenance and upkeep of golf course maintenance buildings which may include sweeping floors and other housekeeping procedures. Help Mechanic by washing equipment, greasing, checking and changing oil and sharpening rotary blades.5%3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: Posses 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. Ability to perform manual labor.Ability to learn golf maintenance procedures.Must be 18 years old or older to operate equipment with exposed moving parts.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/11/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13050891 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to [email protected] to ensure proper consideration is given.