Golf Equipment Operator

Summary

Golf Division is currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to become a Golf Equipment Operator and join a talented team of innovators to help strengthen the world-class stewardship of golf courses in our community. The Golf Division provides a positive and engaging environment, comprehensive training, and opportunity for professional growth and career progression within the green industry.

The Golf Equipment Operator is a skilled position where you'll work outdoors operating light and heavy equipment such as gang mowers and utility vehicles to assist in the maintenance City golf courses. You'll be able to hone your skills in green industry standards, landscaping techniques, turf care and irrigation practices which are practical and in demand career skills.

Incentives:

Hourly employees are highly valued team members that that the Recreation Department and the City of Fort Collins recognize by providing the following perks:

• Potential for paid personal time and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal and financial assistance.
• Wellness program, workout facilities.
• Personal and professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Gift card drawings for participating in Safety and Wellness programs.
• Discounted Golf Green Fees.
• Discounted Passes to City Recreation facilities.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided such as gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, boots, ear protection, etc.
• Safety boots and Golf Division logo work attire provided.
• Mentoring by world-class, knowledgeable, and experienced Park professionals.
• Training opportunities to expand educational background.

Essential Duties:

• Operate light equipment required in the upkeep and operation for areas of responsibility.
• Operate heavy equipment such as gang mowers, landscaping equipment, utility vehicles etc.
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment.
• Identify equipment needs for assigned projects.
• Assist with cleaning and removing trash from all areas of the golf course including shelters and restroom facilities.
• May assist with irrigation maintenance and repairs.
• May assist with snow removal.
• May collaborate with other Park divisions in Cemetery, Forestry and Parks as needed.
• Report to work on time as scheduled.
• Work successfully in a team environment, as well as autonomously, in all weather conditions.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Engage with team members in a considerate and helpful manner and project a positive attitude in the workplace.
• Maintain a positive, helpful, and solution-oriented attitude while assisting others.
• Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• All other duties as assigned.