EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Willoughby Golf Club Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meals

Paid sick time

Uniforms

Benefits package

Job summary

Willoughby Golf Club Inc. in Stuart, Florida is seeking a dedicated part-time Equipment Operator to care for course maintenance equipment and perform related work on the golf course.

The role involves mowing greens, tees and fairways, operating loaders, turf vacs and aerifiers, and assisting in daily course setup. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate motorized equipment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to safely operate motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline engines.
• Knowledge of maintenance tools.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and other equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and learn tasks associated with golf course construction/maintenance.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Mows greens, tees, collars, approaches, rough and fairways.
• Aerates greens.
• Operates turf vac, loader-backhoe, fairway and rough aerifier.
• Verticuts tees and greens.
• Spikes greens.
• Assists in daily course set-up. Moves tee markers and change cups; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags and cleans course hardware when needed.
• Maintains gasoline, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily; reports equipment problems and failures to mechanic or supervisors immediately.
• Ensures that all equipment receives visual pre-operation check list inspection as directed by the Equipment Manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Operate motorized equipment

Gasoline engines knowledge

Maintenance tools

Hand and power tools

Golf course maintenance tasks

Emergency procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Loader-backhoe

Turf vac

Fairway aerifier

Verticut machines

Job description

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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

55 GOLF COURSE MAINT Stuart, FL, US

PART-TIME EQUIPMENT OPERATORS NEEDED
Willoughby Golf Club is one of the premiere private country clubs located in Stuart, Florida. We are looking for dedicated, hard-working, part-time Equipment Operators. We offer free daily employee meals, paid sick time (even for part time staff), uniforms and a generous benefits package.

As an Equipment Operator you will care for course maintenance equipment and perform related work, as needed, for golf course maintenance.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

Mechanical aptitude.

Ability to safely operate motorized equipment.

Knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline engines.

Knowledge of maintenance tools.

Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and other equipment.

Ability to comprehend and learn tasks associated with golf course construction/maintenance.

Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Tasks/Duties

Mows greens, tees, collars, approaches, rough and fairways.

Aerates greens.

Operates turf vac, loader-backhoe, fairway and rough aerifier.

Verticuts tees and greens.

Spikes greens.

Assists in daily course set -up. Moves tee markers and change cups; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags and cleans course hardware when needed.

Maintains gasoline, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily; reports equipment problems and failures to mechanic or supervisors immediately.

Ensures that all equipment receives visual pre-operation check list inspection as directed by the Equipment Manager.

Returns equipment to designated location at the shop.

Cleans machinery after each use.

Inspects machinery after each use.

Utilizes loaders to remove dirt, debris and other materials.

Drives a tractor and trailer to haul materials and refuse.

Operates portable pumps.

Loads and unloads materials.

Trims trees and removes cuttings.

Collects and empties litter cans.

Cleans gutters, drains and culverts.

Waters plants.

Cuts grass, weeds and bushes.

Rakes leaves.

Attends staff meetings.

Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by supervisor.

Licenses and Special Requirements:

Preferred valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.

Frequent repetitive motions.

Continuous standing and walking.

May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots and hat.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Prior Club Experience preferred but not necessary.

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN USA

Education:

High School Graduate or GED equivalent preferred.