Groundskeeper Equipment Operator

Cdacasino; Idaho; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

At a leading casino in Idaho, the Groundskeeper/Equipment Operator is responsible for maintaining the golf course and casino grounds. This entry-level position involves operating various maintenance equipment and performing essential tasks to ensure the quality and upkeep of facilities. Ideal candidates are reliable and possess basic mechanical skills, along with the ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and good attendance required.
• Six months previous groundskeeping experience preferred.
• 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course areas using mowing equipment.
• Perform maintenance to the casino grounds and related facilities.
• Assist in the training of new team members.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Direction following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld power equipment

Ride-on power equipment

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Circling Raven Golf Course - Worley, ID

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Golf Course

Description

SUMMARY:

Performs various maintenance tasks to maintain the golf course and casino grounds. The Groundskeeper/Equipment Operator may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of the golf course, casino grounds, maintenance facility, and various machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize mowing equipment to maintain all areas of the golf course, including greens, tees, fairways, approaches, rough, practice facility, and supporting areas around the golf course.
• Edge, rake, and maintain sand bunkers and bunker surrounds.
• Set tee markers and cut cups on greens.
• Remove debris from golf course areas and clean flower beds.
• Maintain fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis and report equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager or assistant mechanics immediately.
• Return and clean all equipment/tools to the designated location at the maintenance facility.
• Keep the maintenance facility clean and organized including restrooms, desks, lockers, and other storage areas.
• Mark the course for cart control weekly, move cart control barriers, replace rope and stake, replace signs, and mark hazard and drop areas as instructed.
• Utilize string trimmers, back pack blowers, edger’s and other small handheld landscape equipment to maintain the golf course and casino grounds.
• Assist in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways by grading and preparing soil base; laying sod; drop area divots; and sand and seed tees, greens and fairways.
• Install forms and lay walks and paths using concrete mixes.
• Handwater as needed to all areas of the golf course and supporting grounds.
• Excavate and backfill ditches and trenches with hand tools.
• Repair and replace pipe on irrigation systems.
• Assist in the training of new team members as assigned.
• Maintain all areas of Casino landscape beds and lawns.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Must have reliable transportation and good attendance.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months previous grounds keeping experience preferred.
• Previous experience operating handheld and ride on power equipment used for golf course maintenance preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Basic mechanical skillsrequired.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance required.
• Ability to work well in a team environmentrequired.
• Good verbal communication skillsrequired.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions required.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to push; pull; twist; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

The Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel practices Indian Preference in hiring in the following order: 1. Coeur d’Alene Tribal Members, 2. Spouses and/or children of CDA Members, 3. Other enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribes and 4. All other applicants.