Equipment Operator I

PGA TOUR, Inc; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Health Savings

Wellness Reward Program

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Complimentary employee meals

Access to PGA TOUR events

Tuition Assistance

Playing privileges

Job summary

PGA TOUR, Inc invites applications for a grounds maintenance role at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, just outside New Orleans. The position involves operating golf course machinery, performing daily maintenance tasks, and maintaining clean and safe facilities while following established procedures.

Shifts vary with business levels; travel is not expected. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour, with a benefits package and opportunities to support maintenance operations at PGA TOUR properties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine.
• Perform daily tasks to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe.
• Clean machinery after each use.
• Inspect all machines and report deficiencies to the Equipment Technician(s).
• Perform other maintenance duties as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations or Supervisors.
• Follow safety operating standards and the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual.
• Support tasks related to Equipment Operator I training (e.g., edge cart paths, sod laying, backhoe operation).
• Carry out special projects or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate golf course machinery

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education

Job description

Located just 15 miles outside of downtown New Orleans in Avondale, TPC Louisiana offers an award-winning championship golf course that is open to the public to enjoy. TPC Louisiana is home to the state’s only PGA TOUR event, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and hosts many other events throughout the year. A stadium design brings golf fans up close to the action at every hole, making for a superb spectator experience. TPC Louisiana is consistently included in GolfWeek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” each year. Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network! Starting @ $15.00/hourly

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• The ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine
• Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe
• Clean machinery after each use
• Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician or Equipment Technician
• Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II
• Be thoroughly trained for the procedures at each task prior to performing task
• Follow the guidelines in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task
• Be able to perform specific tasks relative to Equipment Operator I training including: Line trim trees, shrubs, posts, etc
• Edge cart paths, sprinkler heads, bunkers, etc
• Ball mark repair
• Divot filling
• Sod laying
• Utility vehicle operations
• Blower operations
• Hand raking bunkers
• Walk top dress equipment operation
• Backhoe operation
• Miscellaneous hand tool operations
• Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position

Work Schedule Expectations

This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

Owned, operated, and licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of 30 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world-renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations to grassroots non-profit organizations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete. TPCs are known for their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence. The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s giving back mission through support of charitable and community-based programs. For more information, please visit www.tpc.com.

Our benefits may include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Wellness Reward Program
• Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) plus employer match and employer contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Complimentary employee meals
• Access to PGA TOUR golf tournaments
• Tuition Assistance
• Playing privileges and employee discounts