Golf Course Equipment Operator

Livermore CA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Golf Equipment Operator is responsible for performing work involved in golf course maintenance, including, but not limited to semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work, operation of small hand-powered equipment, and work involving large equipment such as tractors, trenchers, backhoes, trucks, mowers, loaders and other maintenance equipment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Operates mowers for mowing greens, aprons, tees, fairways, roughs, natives and operates string trimmers for trimming around trees, fence lines, banks, and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes, and maintains bunkers. - Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris from tees; and sands and seeds tee divots. - Waters and fertilizes tees, greens, fairways, and roughs under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. - Sprays chemical under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. - Helps in project work; lays sod, seeds tees, greens, and fairways. - Develop, nurture, and sustain collaborative working relationships with all management and staff. - Works with mechanics to continue to improve maintenance schedules and systems. - Ensures all equipment systems are working properly before using equipment in the field. - Refills fuel and oil daily of machines used. - Cleans equipment daily and reports problems or failures to Equipment Manager immediately. - Provides basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by the Equipment Manager. - Work with mechanics to continue to improve maintenance schedules and systems. - Other duties as directed by supervisor. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS: - General understanding of the game of golf. - A positive attitude, who thrives on challenges, leads by example and readily adapts in a competitive environment. - Spanish speaking is a plus, but is not required. - Ability to follow oral and written directions. - Must be able to operate under deadlines and sometimes a high degree of pressure. - Requires the ability to sit or stand for potentially long periods of time throughout the workday. - Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Please apply here: