Entry-Level Golf Course Equipment Operator

Augusta National Golf Club; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA seeks an Equipment Operator I to support daily conditioning of the golf course. This entry-level role focuses on labor tasks across greens, fairways, and practice areas, under supervision.

You will operate and help maintain basic landscaping equipment, follow safety procedures, and contribute ideas to improve efficiency on the grounds team; flexibility for varying shifts including weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Zero to two years' grounds maintenance or basic landscaping experience on a golf course, or in a related field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver's license and/or complete the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program.
• Must be available for a varying work schedule including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry-level grounds conditioning functions to include hand raking, push rotary, fly mowing, laying sod, shoveling, range care, greens check, debris care, second cut mowing, cooler care, topdressing and hand watering.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance daily: check critical fluid levels, air pressure, and monitor for leaks; report issues per procedures.
• Daily equipment cleaning: blowing off and washing equipment per procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment on the golf course grounds and related areas.
• Propose improvement ideas to enhance work environment, operations, efficiency, or streamline processes to a member of the leadership team.
• Report unsafe conditions to leadership immediately or as soon as practical.
• Perform other duties deemed important by management.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Basic landscaping knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA seeks an Equipment Operator I to support daily conditioning of the golf course. This entry-level role focuses on labor tasks across greens, fairways, and practice areas, under supervision.

You will operate and help maintain basic landscaping equipment, follow safety procedures, and contribute ideas to improve efficiency on the grounds team; flexibility for varying shifts including weekends is required.