Golf Course Equipment Operator - Oconee Course

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintains all golf course areas and maintenance facility. Involves use of hand-held type equipment such as:   

Weed eater                                                       Self-propelled walking mower 

Backpack and push blowers                            Fly-mower

Edger                                                                 Rake and shovel

Dew whips                                                        Core pusher        

Picks and pitchforks                                         Level lawn                                         

• Operate utility cart in a safe manner always keeping feet inside the cart
• Maintains sprinkler heads and valve boxes
• Maintains bunkers
• Maintains cart paths (edge and blow)
• Walk Mow Greens and Tees
• Daily cleanup of equipment and facility
• Blow Fairways and Rough
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and report any issues or repairs needed to the Equipment Manager.
• Spread pine and hardwood mulch 3 times per week. Involves standing, load/unload mulch and hand spreading.
• All other duties as required by the supervision.

Safety Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Performs job responsibilities and operates equipment according to the company safety and training programs.
• Use personal protective equipment as trained and required. Wear safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toe boots when required, sunscreen, gloves, and seatbelts when required.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Report safety or hazard concerns to management.
• Reports any on the job injury to management immediately.
• Take personal responsibility for safety every day.
• Report equipment issues to Equipment Manager immediately.

Qualifications:

• Prefer previous experience on golf course or construction site (including use of Heavy Equipment)
• Operate equipment with precision and care.
• Must be able to bend, stretch and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel and work in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Open to receiving feedback regarding performance
• Punctuality is a must.
• Knowledge of golf rules and etiquette is a plus.

Schedule:

• Golf Course Maintenance operates 7 days per week. Employees must be available to work weekends and overtime hours as required.