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The companies listed below are interested in hiring current students or alumni from the College of Lake County's Horticulture Program for seasonal or full-time employment.


Turk's Greenhouses
Garden Center Employees (Part to full-time positions)

Turk's Greenhouses in Grayslake, Illinois has been a family owned and operated business since 1978. As both a retail and wholesale greenhouse we provide customers with bedding plants, vegetables, herbs, specialty annuals, perennials and more.

Part to full-time positions are available for enthusiastic team members. Knowledge of plant material and the desire to learn is a must.

Duties will include:

  • Assisting customers with plant identification
  • Maintaining plants and displays
  • Complete knowledge of all plant material being sold

Much of the work is conducted outdoors so team members must be prepared to work in all weather conditions.

Contact:
Anna Keesling
Phone: (847) 546-1569
Email: anna@turksgreenhouses.com

Olive Branch Direct To You
Seasonal Part-time Yard Help

The Olive Branch Direct to You, Inc. is a distributor and retailer of landscape supplies, natural stone, and garden center located in Lake Bluff, Illinois.

Job Description—We are seeking seasonal part-time yard help willing to learn landscape materials, natural stone, plants, annuals, perennials and garden supplies. We have an opportunity for a student to experience the landscape design and construction from the inception to completion. We are looking for a motivated, hard working individual with a positive attitude and excellent work ethics.

Contact:

Olive Branch Direct to You, Inc.
Attn: Andy Neargarder
P.O. Box 571 / 1715 Rockland Rd.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Phone: (847) 549-7772
Email: andyolivebranch@sbcglobal.net
Web site: www.olivebranchtoyou.com

Crane's Landing at The Marriott Lincolnshire
Second Assistant Superintendent

Crane's Landing is a public 18- hole golf course designed by George Fazio and opened in 1975 located approximately 30 miles north of downtown Chicago. Even though it is part of the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort the majority of play comes from the surrounding area.

Primary Grasses:
Greens - bentgrass/poa, Tees - bentgrass/poa, Fairways - bentgrass/poa.

Job Description—The assistant superintendent will assist the superintendent in all aspects of golf course management. Duties will include pesticide application, course setup, project management, and crew management.

Requirements—Candidate must have a two year certificate or four year degree in turfgrass management and two years of work experience on a golf course. Must have or obtain an Illinois Pesticide Applicator license, and have a valid driver's license.

Salary—$15.00 Hr.

Benefits—Health insurance, Profit Sharing, paid vacation, golfing privileges, local and national association dues.

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Crane's Landing at The Marriott Lincolnshire
Attn: Thomas Hildreth
10 Marriott Dr.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Phone: (847)634-7029
Fax: (847) 634-7036
Email: tom.hildreth@marriott.com
Web site: www.craneslandinggolf.com

Rob Roy Golf Course
Seasonal Maintenance Positions

Golf course maintenance position: Local municipal golf course seeks individuals for general golf course maintenance.

Duties include but not limited to mowing, bunker maintenance, aeration, flower beds, tree care, and herbicide applications. Competitive wages, 40 hours per week, no weekends. Applicant must be willing to obtain an Illinois pesticide Operators license. No experience necessary, we will train.

Contact
Steve Bychowski
Golf Course Superintendent
Phone: (847) 253-2552

Rob Roy Golf Course
205 S. Wheeling Rd,
Prospect Hts, IL 60070

White Deer Run Golf Club
Summer Intern (May 2009)

Summer Intern will work closely with Superintendent, performing day to day activities. This will include but not limited to: pesticide/fertilizer applications, course set-up, mowing and crew leader. This will be a good opportunity to see what it takes to be an Assistant Superintendent.

Educational Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in a 2 -4 years Turf/Agronomy Program.
Experience Requirements: Some golf/landscaping experience helpful.
Special Requirements: Must obtain State of Illinois Applicator/Operator License
Salary Range: $9 - $11 DOE Benefits: Golfing Privileges

Contact
Bill E. Ahlstedt
Phone: (847) 680-6138
Fax: (847) 680-6164

White Deer Run Golf Club
250 W. Greggs Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
http://www.whitedeergolf.com/

Hey and Associates, Inc.
Environmental Summer Internship (3 positions)

Time: May 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009 (Flexible)
Hours: 40 hours/week
Pay: $12.00/hour

Job recipient will be expected to assist in the field implementation of wetland, prairie, and woodland restoration and creation in the six-county Chicago region (transportation provided from our Volo office). Job provides excellent opportunity for learning hands on techniques for natural area restoration and management. Responsibilities to include, but not limited to, any of the following:

Plant and seed installation; weed control and brush clearing by use of herbicide, hand removal, mowing, chain saws, and brush-cutters; collection of vegetation and groundwater data; data entry.

Applicant must be a full-time college student in his/her freshman, sophomore, or junior year. He or she must be willing to spend the majority of the time outside, able to lift at least 50 lbs., must have a valid driver's license and will be required to obtain a valid Illinois Commercial Pesticide Operators License (for herbicide application). A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a general knowledge of plants are beneficial to this position.

Those interested should submit a cover letter and resume to David Cassin, Hey and Associates, Inc., 26575 West Commerce Drive, Suite 601, Volo, Illinois, 60073, by February 22, 2009.

 
 
 
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