Equipment Operator

Invited; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in North Carolina is seeking an Equipment Operator to manage various tasks related to golf course maintenance and construction. The ideal candidate will have experience operating equipment and ensuring high standards of maintenance. This role offers competitive benefits including medical coverage, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating equipment in a golf course or landscaping environment.
• Hands-on experience with various types of golf course maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered equipment to mow golf course areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and checklists.
• Assist in the construction of new greens and tees.

Skills

Experience operating equipment

Knowledge of golf course maintenance

Ability to follow safety guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grass Mowers

Tractors

Gardening tools

Job description

Job Description

Invite to apply for the Equipment Operator role at Invited. Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests and more than 17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first–class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort‑style pools, state‑of‑the‑art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more.

Job Summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for a variety of tasks involved in golf course maintenance and construction, utilizing various equipment and tools. This role includes operating machinery for groundskeeping, assisting with semi‑skilled grounds construction and maintenance work, and supporting other related duties to ensure the course is maintained to the highest standards.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the Equipment Manager

Day to Day

• Operate powered equipment to mow golf course areas, including putting greens, slopes, collars, roughs, aprons, and tees.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and checklists to ensure proper functionality and safety.
• Wash, fuel (if applicable), and store all equipment in designated areas after use.
• Keep equipment and tools out of the field of play and minimize noise to maintain a respectful environment for golfers.
• Operate light equipment for tasks such as hauling materials and removing debris.
• Prepare sand bunkers for daily play using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Water and fertilize putting greens, tees, fairways, and roughs as instructed.
• Grade and prepare soil plant beds, lay sod, plant vegetative material, and seed putting greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
• Change cups on greens and move tee markers as directed.
• Maintain ball washers, water coolers, water hazards, and bunkers, ensuring they are clean throughout the day.
• Keep all golf course areas, including tee boxes, flowerbeds, and work carts free of debris.
• Trim trees, prune shrubbery, and cultivate flowers and other landscaping elements as needed.
• Assist in the construction of new greens, tees, and fairways by grading, preparing soil, and planting.

Additional Duties

• Assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
• Follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and encouraging others to do the same.
• Take initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain any required certifications relevant to the role.
• Address and resolve challenges using available resources, working with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
• Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities to stay informed and contribute to the team’s success.

About You - Required

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating equipment in a golf course or landscaping environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands‑on experience with various types of golf course maintenance equipment, including understanding replacement parts, supplies, and resources needed for equipment upkeep and repair.

Preferred

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures and humidity.
• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs., talking, hearing, and seeing.

Primary Tools/Equipment

• Construction tools (shovels, axes, sledgehammers, etc.)
• Gardening tools (pruners, rakes, hedge shears, trimmers, etc.)
• Blowers
• Grass Mowers
• Tractors
• Mechanical tools (wrench, drill, screwdriver, etc.)

Work Schedule

• Attendance requirements as outlined on the weekly schedule.
• Additional hours required to meet deadlines, including weekends and/or holidays.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs (time off as required by applicable law is also provided for part–time team members)

Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The job posting outlines the general requirements for this position and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional duties not mentioned here may be assigned as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Club.