Lead Golf Course Maintenance Operator

Shea Properties; Sun Lakes (AZ); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO 120 hours/year

7 paid holidays

Sick leave accrual

401(k) plan

Job summary

Bluestar Resort & Golf is seeking an Operator 3 for the Golf Course Maintenance Team at IronOaks in Sun Lakes, AZ. You will work with all equipment used in golf course maintenance, including fertilizer applications, and help train junior operators.

The role reports to the superintendent and requires a strong safety mindset, leadership, reliability, and the ability to communicate with supervisors. A high school diploma and prior golf maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ year golf maintenance experience preferred.
• Document knowledge of golf maintenance with references and work history.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Enjoys the game of golf and understands the need for attention to quality in daily maintenance to create optimal playing conditions.
• Completed training for irrigation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties assigned to Operator 1 and 2, such as bunker raking, green and tee mowing, and hand mowing, in addition to operating riding machine equipment.
• Operates specialty equipment, including aerifiers, slicers, rollers, sweepers, vertical mowers, vacuums, topdressers, spray equipment, spreaders, sod cutters, car path edging implements, and drag mats.
• Understands the application process of fertilizer and other spreading operations.
• Train and mentor Operator 1 and 2 employees; manages special projects.
• Ability to lead by example by taking a proactive position to all issues concerning golf course maintenance and the Operator Team.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekend.

Skills

Golf maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bluestar Resort & Golf is seeking an Operator 3 for the Golf Course Maintenance Team at IronOaks in Sun Lakes, AZ. You will work with all equipment used in golf course maintenance, including fertilizer applications, and help train junior operators.

The role reports to the superintendent and requires a strong safety mindset, leadership, reliability, and the ability to communicate with supervisors. A high school diploma and prior golf maintenance experience are preferred.