Equipment Operator

Augusta National Golf Club; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA is seeking an Equipment Operator I to provide entry-level labor for daily conditioning of the golf course. You will support conditioning tasks, assist with sod laying, mowing, debris care, and range maintenance while keeping safety and golfer disruption to a minimum.

The role includes basic equipment maintenance, reporting issues, and contributing ideas to improve operations. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work varying schedules are 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 successfully completes the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program.

Responsibilities

• Provides labor and support for a variety of entry level golf course conditioning functions to include but not limited to hand raking, push rotary, and fly mowing, laying sod, shoveling, range care, greens check, debris care, second cut mowing, cooler care, topdressing and hand watering.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance functions daily to include but not limited to checking critical fluid levels, air pressure, and monitoring for leaks in equipment.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and/or equipment maintenance needs in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs daily equipment cleaning activities, including but not limited to blowing off and washing equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times on the golf course grounds, within the grounds maintenance facility, and throughout all related work areas.
• Proposes improvement ideas to enhance work environment, operations, efficiency, and/or streamline work processes to a member of the golf course leadership team.
• Reports unsafe conditions and situations that warrant attention to a member of the golf course leadership team immediately or as soon as is practical.
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an important part of the job.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Landscaping equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Equipment Operator I is primarily responsible for providing entry-level support and labor for the daily conditioning of the golf course.

Job Responsibilities

Provides labor and support for a variety of entry level golf course conditioning functions to include but not limited to hand raking, push rotary, and fly mowing, laying sod, shoveling, range care, greens check, debris care, second cut mowing, cooler care, topdressing and hand watering. All duties must be performed in a safe and efficient manner, and in a manner that does not disrupt golfers. Performs basic equipment maintenance functions daily to include but not limited to checking critical fluid levels, air pressure, and monitoring for leaks in equipment. Reports malfunctioning equipment and/or equipment maintenance needs in accordance with established procedures. Performs daily equipment cleaning activities, including but not limited to blowing off and washing equipment in accordance with established procedures. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times on the golf course grounds, within the grounds maintenance facility, and throughout all related work areas. Proposes improvement ideas to enhance work environment, operations, efficiency, and/or streamline work processes to a member of the golf course leadership team. Reports unsafe conditions and situations that warrant attention to a member of the golf course leadership team immediately or as soon as is practical. Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an important part of the job.

Physical Demands

Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, operate a computer, or drive a golf cart or utility vehicle. Constantly required to use arms, hands, and fingers, to handle or lift items up to 50 pounds. Constantly required to stand and walk, talk, and hear. Constantly required to use vision to perform an activity such as but not limited to accuracy, neatness, attention to detail, and thoroughness of the work assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills/Knowledge/Attributes

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented work environment
• High attention for detail
• Ability to operate basic landscaping equipment preferred

Relative Experience/Education

• Zero to two years’ grounds maintenance or basic landscaping experience on a golf course, or in a related field
• High school diploma or equivalent

Required License(s): Possess a valid driver’s license and/or successfully completes the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program.

Projected Work Schedule

Must be available for a varying work schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Located in Augusta, Ga.

About the Club

Augusta National Golf Club is dedicated to being the finest private golf club for its members and hosting the world-renowned Masters Tournament. Inspired by the mission of its founders, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, the Club strives to promote the virtues of the game through the Masters, Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Drive, Chip and Putt, Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and Latin America Amateur Championship. In addition to advancing the game’s development, the Club is committed to supporting its employees and contributing to the community while upholding the values of continuous improvement and unparalleled service in all endeavors.