EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Willoughby Golf Club Inc•Stuart, FL

About The Position

Willoughby Golf Club is seeking dedicated, hard-working part-time Equipment Operators for golf course maintenance. The role involves caring for course maintenance equipment and performing related maintenance work. Operators use motorized equipment and tools to maintain turf, assist with daily course setup, transport materials, and keep the course and equipment clean and in good condition. Prior club experience is preferred but not required. A valid driver's license and a high school diploma or GED are preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to safely operate motorized equipment.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline engines.
Knowledge of maintenance tools and the ability to use hand and power tools and other equipment.
Ability to comprehend and learn tasks associated with golf course construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of and ability to perform the required role during emergency situations.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and work effectively in an environment typical of the position.
Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, pulling, and repetitive motions; continuous standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

Prior club experience.
Valid driver's license.
High school graduate or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Mow greens, tees, collars, approaches, rough, and fairways.
Aerate greens and operate turf vacs, loader-backhoes, and fairway and rough aerifiers.
Verticut tees and greens and spike greens.
Assist with daily course setup, including moving tee markers, changing cups, maintaining ball washers, replacing tee towels and flags, and cleaning course hardware as needed.
Maintain daily gasoline, oil, and other equipment fluid levels, and promptly report equipment problems and failures to the mechanic or supervisors.
Perform visual pre-operation checklist inspections as directed by the Equipment Manager.
Return equipment to its designated location and clean and inspect machinery after each use.
Use loaders to remove dirt, debris, and other materials.
Drive a tractor and trailer to haul materials and refuse.
Operate portable pumps and load and unload materials.
Trim trees and remove cuttings; collect and empty litter cans; clean gutters, drains, and culverts; water plants; cut grass, weeds, and bushes; and rake leaves.
Attend staff meetings.
Perform other appropriate tasks assigned by the supervisor.