Operator 2, Golf Maintenance

BlueStar Resort & Golf; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance eligibility

Paid Time Off 120 hours/year

7 paid holidays annually

401(k) after 30 days of service

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf is seeking an Operator 2 for the Encanterra GC maintenance team in Queen Creek, AZ. The role focuses on grooming the course, bunker upkeep, mowing greens and tees, and operating riding machines under supervision.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of golf maintenance experience, basic understanding of golf, and a willingness to learn. A flexible schedule including evenings/weekends is required; English/Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; golf maintenance knowledge preferred.
• 1–2 years golf maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of golf and minimal disruption to players.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Groom the golf course; bunker raking, green and tee mowing, and hand mowing.
• Operate riding machines and maintenance equipment.
• Follow supervisor directions and maintain safety protocols.
• Report equipment issues and participate in daily team communications.
• Maintain equipment and support foremen and superintendents.

Skills

Golf course maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Triplex units

Reel and rotary walk mowers

Ride-on mowing equipment

Hedge trimmers

Job description

Encanterra® Country Club

Encanterra features eighteen holes of golf, two Resort Clubs, multiple dining options, state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities, exceptional tennis and pickleball complexes, indoor and outdoor pools and a full-service Alvea Spa, which recently was named the state’s top Clubhouse Spa by Arizona Foothills magazine. Our weddings & events spaces are also among the best in the Queen Creek.

Employment Status

Full Time

Pay Range: $19-$21 per hour

Dept.: Trilogy Encanterra

Location: Queen Creek, 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona

Benefits

• New hourly full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
• Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (“PTO”) in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.
• Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.
• Part-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
• All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

Position Overview

The Operator 2 is a mid-level position on the Golf Course Maintenance Team, responsible for grooming the golf course. This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent, but also takes direction from the Superintendent, First Assistant Superintendent, Second Assistant Superintendent, and the Crew Foreman.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for bunker raking, green and tee mowing, and hand mowing, in addition to operating riding machine equipment, including triplex units, small and large rough machines, fairway machines, approach machines, and rollers.
• Follow directions and perform tasks given under the supervision of the Foreman and Superintendents; willingness to be coached to increase knowledge within the position.
• Work in a safe manner and use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned.
• Be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
• Communicate daily with supervisors to report challenges about work tasks, concerns about the golf course, or maintenance suggestions to improve efficiency.
• Perform daily vehicle refueling and reloading of materials.
• Maintain and clean all equipment daily and report equipment issues to mechanic or supervisor.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be role model and able to live our BlueStar core values:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Teamwork
  • Competitive Spirit

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years’ year golf maintenance experience preferred.
• Has a basic understanding of the game of golf and understands the importance of minimal distraction to players while performing the job tasks to create optimal playing conditions.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Document knowledge of golf maintenance with references and work history.
• Demonstrate an understanding of proper bunker maintenance, pruning and landscape maintenance, and general golf course maintenance preparation work with little supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper equipment operation, including clean up.
• Demonstrate mastery of all duties and tools used by an Operator 1, such as mechanical rakes, reel and rotary walk mowers, hover mower, hedge trimmers, line trimmers, hand and turbine blowers, weed eaters, hand rakes and mechanical bunker rakes, and other hand tools (loppers, pruners, rakes, shovels, etc.), as well as ability to operate riding machine equipment, such as triplex units, small and large rough machines, fairway machines, approach machines, and rollers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports, plans, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and regulatory documents.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with team members and supervisors about job tasks and responsibilities.Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining a good attitude with coworkers and the public.
• Must be willing to accept responsibility for tasks, actions, and decisions; ability to make good decisions based on sound judgement.
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness a must.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekend.
• Valid driver’s license may be required to operate some vehicles.

Work Environment

This position works in an outdoor environment.

• There may be frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Outdoor environments may require walking while carrying equipment or driving a vehicle on variable terrain while navigating typical golf course obstacles, including, but not limited to, water, plants and the natural landscape. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to, cuts, slipping, tripping, and falls.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to Arizona desert wildlife such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, bobcats, javelinas, etc.
• There may be occasional exposure to precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can vary depending on the equipment or machines used.
• Employees are required to wear all assigned personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This position may be very active and may require standing and walking for the duration of a shift, sitting and driving, lifting, pushing, digging, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, using hands to fingers, touching and holding, and reaching with hands and arms; regularly required to speak and hear.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

BLUESTAR RESORT & GOLF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER