Golf Course Equipment Operator

The Clubs of Kingwood; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Invited in Irving, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator to maintain golf course grounds using a range of machinery. You will work under the Equipment Manager, perform daily inspections, and help with construction and maintenance tasks to keep the course at top condition.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant equipment experience, ability to operate mowers, tractors, and turf tools, and a commitment to safety. You’ll join a professional team that emphasizes service to members and guests.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience operating equipment in a golf course or landscaping environment.
• A 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.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare sand bunkers for daily play by 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.
• 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.

Skills

Equipment operation

Groundskeeping

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Construction tools

Gardening tools

Blowers

Grass Mowers

Tractors

Job description

Invited in Irving, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator to maintain golf course grounds using a range of machinery. You will work under the Equipment Manager, perform daily inspections, and help with construction and maintenance tasks to keep the course at top condition.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant equipment experience, ability to operate mowers, tractors, and turf tools, and a commitment to safety. You’ll join a professional team that emphasizes service to members and guests.