Operator 3, Golf Maintenance

Position Overview

The Operator 3 is a member of the Golf Course Maintenance Team, responsible for operating various equipment and assisting in training less experienced team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs duties assigned to Operator 1 and 2, including bunker raking, green and tee mowing, and hand mowing.
• Operates riding machine equipment such as triplex units, small and large rough machines, fairway machines, approach machines, and rollers.
• Operates specialty equipment like aerifiers, slicers, rollers, sweepers, vertical mowers, vacuums, topdressers, spray equipment, spreaders, sod cutters, car path edging implements, and drag mats.
• Understands the application process of fertilizer and other spreading operations.
• Works safely and uses all personal protective equipment (safety gear).
• Aware of safety requirements and reports unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
• Trains operators and offers insight to less experienced team members about their job assignments.
• Communicates daily with supervisors to report challenges, concerns, and maintenance suggestions.
• Performs daily vehicle refueling and reloading of materials.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment daily and reports equipment issues to mechanic or supervisor.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Highly customer-oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Role model and able to live our BlueStar core values: Honesty and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years' year golf maintenance experience preferred.
• Document knowledge of golf maintenance with references and work history.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Enjoys the game of golf and understands the need for attention to quality in daily maintenance to create optimal playing conditions.
• Completed training for irrigation equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports, plans, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and regulatory documents.
• Demonstrate confidence—ability to perform all golf course maintenance duties performed by Operators, without supervision.
• Maintain quality work; must not have a score below 'commendable' on the STAR review; demonstrates mastery of Operator 1, 2, and 3 skills that reflect a level of confidence with supervisors.
• Train and mentor Operator 1 and 2 employees; manages special projects.
• Ability to lead by example by taking a proactive position to all issues concerning golf course maintenance and the Operator Team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with team members and supervisors about job tasks and responsibilities.
• Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining a good attitude with coworkers and the public.
• Must demonstrate initiative—ability to think, work, and make independent decisions, based on sound judgment.
• Willing to accept responsibility for tasks, actions, and decisions.
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness a must.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.

Work Environment

• Outdoor environment with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous conditions including cuts, slipping, tripping, and falls.
• Exposure to Arizona desert wildlife such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, bobcats, javelinas, etc.
• Occasional exposure to precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can vary depending on the equipment or machines used.
• Employees are required to wear all assigned personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands

• Very active position requiring standing and walking for the duration of a shift, sitting and driving, lifting, pushing, digging, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing, using hands to fingers, touching and holding, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Speaking and hearing.
• Lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.