MWR Tractor Operator (Groundskeeper)

Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Grounds Equipment Operator to maintain golf course grounds by operating farm-type tractors and attached equipment.

The role involves operating mowing gear, dump trucks, inspecting vehicles, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety and federal requirements. The position is full-time and based on government facilities in the region.

Qualifications

• One and a half years’ experience in golf course maintenance.
• One year of experience operating tractors and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to maneuver machinery in tight spaces.
• Ability to hook up and align attachments.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates tractors and mowing equipment on golf course grounds.
• Operates a dump truck and other heavy equipment for daily maintenance.
• Digs trenches, cleans ditches and weeds around facilities as required.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment for safety, oil levels, tires and usability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Golf maintenance

Tractor operation

Heavy equipment

Operator skills

Communication

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose of the position is to operate farm-type tractors or attached equipment to maintain golf course grounds.

This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose of the position is to operate farm-type tractors or attached equipment to maintain golf course grounds.

Duties

• Operates gas and/or diesel powered tractor drawn and tractor powered mowing equipment, including back-hoe, front-end loader, fairway mower, rough mower, a gang real mower, off-set counter-balanced rotary mower, aerator, fertilizer spreader and rod cutter on level or rolling terrain.
• Operates a dump truck and other types of heavy duty equipment, such as brush hog, rotary mowers, trim mowers, greens mowers, collar mowers, tee mowers, aerators, plows, chippers, diggers, and backhoes needed to do daily maintenance, make special repairs, and to do pruning, trimming or planting.
• Digs trenches, cleans ditches and removes weeds around buildings, fences, trees, shrubbery, sidewalks, roads and other such locations as required.
• Makes operational inspections of vehicles for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper oil level, battery conditions and similar items. Checks presence and usability of assigned equipment. Cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Performs work relating to the operation, inspection, minor construction, repair, and maintenance of facility real and personal property, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• One and half years of experience relating to a golf course maintenance operation.
• One year of experience operating tractors and other related heavy duty equipment.
• Skill needed to maneuver driver operated machinery in small places, tight, confined spaces in a small turning radius and on various grades.
• Skill needed to operate both the tractor and equipment and ability to manipulate both the tractor and the equipment controls at the same time.
• Ability to make multiple connections between tractor and attached or towed equipment.
• Skill and knowledge to hook up, alignment and setting the height of blades.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Possess or be able to applicable driver's licenses.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Acceptable Source Identity Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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