Equipment Operator, Golf Course Maintenance

Troon; Estero, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bay Golf Club in Estero, FL, part of Troon, is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to support daily course maintenance and operate equipment in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience), a valid driver’s license, and reliable attendance. You will work with mowers, irrigation systems, and maintenance crews while prioritizing safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 0-6 months related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operates all equipment that is used in daily course maintenance.
• Mows greens, tees, aprons, and approaches inaccessible areas with gang mowers.
• Operates sod cutter, spray rigs and may assist in fertilization of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and related areas.
• Mows fairways and rough areas; and operates other equipment as directed.
• Maintains gasoline or diesel, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily.
• Reports equipment problems and failures to mechanic immediately.
• Installs detailed irrigation and drainage systems as directed, understanding the principles and procedures of installation.
• Ability to use and understand the operation of a transit, level or other device used to construct proper grades and/or layout.
• Uses loaders to remove dirt, debris and other materials and refuse.
• Returns equipment to designated location at the maintenance facility as directed by the mechanic or Assistant Superintendent properly cleaned and serviced.
• Oversees other maintenance associates while performing duties that include operation of equipment. Ensures safety the associate and proper operation of equipment.
• Operates equipment safely and maintains awareness of other associate's in work area.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

West Bay Golf Club in Estero, FL, part of Troon, is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to support daily course maintenance and operate equipment in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience), a valid driver’s license, and reliable attendance. You will work with mowers, irrigation systems, and maintenance crews while prioritizing safety.