Equipment Operator

BallenIsles Country Club

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time, Equipment Operator! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management. Ideal candidates are analytical problem solvers. They have experience involving the use of large equipment such as skid-loaders, trenchers and backhoes for construction projects and loading material for general course maintenance. They can operate tractors, fairway and rough mowers and aerifiers, and boom sprayers and spreaders for fertilizing fairways and roughs. Ideal candidates have flexible schedules with availability to occasionally work “on-call” some weekends, as needed. Our team has made a conscious effort to ensure strong protocols are in place to keep you and our patrons safe, so you can focus on the customer experience, technical repairs, and operations management. For more information on our open opportunities, apply today!

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., associates may be required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers; equipment manuals may be in English)

Responsibilities

Operates all equipment that is used in daily course maintenance
Mows greens, tees, and aprons, and approach areas not accessible with gang mowers
Operates sod cutter, spray rigs and may assist in the fertilization of greens, tees, fairways, roughs and related areas
Mows fairways and rough areas and operates other equipment as directed
Maintains gasoline or diesel, oil and other equipment fluid levels daily
Reports equipment problems and failures to mechanic immediately
Installs detailed irrigation and drainage systems as directed, understanding the principles and procedures of installation
Ability to use and understand the operation of a transit, level or other device used to construct proper grades and/or layout
Uses loaders to remove dirt, debris and other materials and refuse
Returns equipment properly cleaned and serviced to designated location at the maintenance facility as directed by the Assistant Superintendent
Oversees other maintenance associates while performing duties that include operation of equipment
Ensures safety of the associate and proper operation of equipment
Operates equipment safely and is aware of other associates in the work area
Incorporates safe work practices in job performance
Regular and reliable attendance
Performs other duties as required