Golf Course Equipment Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates golf course equipment in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
• Rakes sand traps and walk-mows greens and tees.
• Uses Flymo and Weed Eater to trim course.
• Cleans debris from course and operates backpack blowers to remove debris.
• Places sod as needed.
• Cleans and lubricates equipment after use.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; and one or more years work experience desired.

Job Skills Required

• Ability to use small machines, machine tools, and hand tools.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Must be able to recognize when a machine is not working properly and to make the proper decision regarding use or need for repair.
• May be assigned responsibility for care of a particular machine.

Social Skills

• Ability to communicate well with other staff members and supervisors.
• Ability to learn and practice rules of golf etiquette with respect to working around playing golfers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with members and guests.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.