POSITION PURPOSE
Equipment Operators operate light motorized equipment and trucks on the golf course, perform routine manual labor as needed for golf course maintenance; do semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operate small hand-powered equipment. Each groundskeeper may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes on the golf course and does related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the resort.
Comply at all times with resort standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
Maintain radio contact with the Pro Shop and Greens Barn at all times.
Maintain and review daily activity log.
Maintain confidentiality with respect to guest and employee incidents.
Check safety hazards.
Operate mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers.
Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tee and drop area divots; and cleans flower beds.
Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment mechanic immediately.
Returns all equipment to the designed location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas.
Marks the course for cart control weekly; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.
Helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens and fairways.
Mows greens, tees, aprons, and approaches to greens, and other areas not accessible with gang mowers; rakes sand traps with power rakes.
Aerifies greens; verticuts tees and greens; operates sod cutter; and mows rough with rotary and operates other equipment as directed.
May occasionally operate gang units, dump trucks or other large equipment, in the absence of heavy equipment operator.
Note: Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Graduate or equivalent
Valid Drivers’ License
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Knowledge of the safe mechanical operation of trucks and other motorized equipment.
Knowledge of maintenance tools.
Knowledge of methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area maintenance work.
Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
This description of physical and mental activities is not intended to describe essential job functions. Rather, its purpose is to give the job applicant a feel for the physical and mental activities of the job to the end that an applicant with a disability can determine whether he or she will be able to do this job either with or without accommodations.
Must be able to communicate in English for the effective performance of this position.
Safety Sensitive – Requires a high level of alertness.
Long hours sometimes required.
Ability to climb and descend ladders and run.
Heavy – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand during entire shift.
This position utilizes problem solving and reasoning abilities often. Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Will be required to work in fast paced environment.
May be asked to work overtime.