Equipment Operator III

TPC Network•Potomac, MD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm is a private par-70, 7,107-yard championship golf course located in Potomac MD, just under 20 miles from the White House. The Club has hosted over 20 championships for the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and the Korn Ferry Tour since opening in 1986. Following an historic renovation by PGA TOUR Design Services in 2008, TPC Potomac has earned a reputation as a formidable test for the world’s best players. The Equipment Operator III has been specifically trained to operate specialized equipment and/or to perform specific tasks relative to the maintenance of the golf course grounds. The TPC Network, owned, operated, and licensed by the PGA TOUR, is comprised of 30 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments, providing rent-free venues for tournaments, boosting championship golf purses, and increasing charitable donations. TPCs offer recreational golfers the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete, and are known for their outstanding conditioning, amenities, and commitment to environmental excellence. The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s giving back mission through support of charitable and community-based programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Must have 6 months experience as an Equipment Operator II, or at least two years of experience in golf course operations or similar position
Education in turfgrass management, or related field, may be substituted for all or part of the work experience requirement

Responsibilities

Perform all duties and/or tasks relative to the Equipment Operator I, and II positions
Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine
Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe
Clean machinery after each use
Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician
Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II
Be thoroughly trained for the procedures at each task prior to performing task
Follow the guidelines outlined in the Golf Course Management System (GCMS) Manual for each specific task
Perform specific tasks relative to Operator I, II and III training including: Tractor operations; gang mow, aerify, vertical mow, vacuum, sweep, blade, loader/hoe, blower, rake, and spike
Course service and set up
Trenching
Operate a self-contained mower
Operate an out-front rotary mower and accessories
Operate a chain saw
Special projects or other duties as assigned