Equipment Operator I

City of Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor Twp, MI

22h • $18

About The Position

This position involves semi-skilled manual and skilled equipment operation work in golf course maintenance. Responsible for watering greens, and tees; maintain sand traps; and change cups on greens and tee markers. Mow turf with sophisticated golf maintenance equipment and pick up debris, leaves, and broken tree limbs. Perform related work as required. Reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Assistant Greenskeeper.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and follow oral and written instructions without close supervision
• Skill in the use of hand and mechanical tools and equipment is necessary
• Experience in operating backhoes, loaders and other heavy equipment
• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment. The City offers CPR/AED and First Aid classes, which are free to Parks employees. Please note, your certification must be from an organization that has been approved by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Licensing Division. Please see link for list of approved organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from high school, and some experience in grounds keeping or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the proper use and operation of equipment used in golf course maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and past experience as large equipment operator (such as large trucks, tractors, mower, golf course equipment, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Watering greens and tees
• Maintaining sand traps
• Changing cups on greens and tee markers
• Mowing turf with sophisticated golf maintenance equipment
• Picking up debris, leaves, and broken tree limbs
• Perform related work as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED