Golf Course Equipment Operator
About The Position
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort is seeking a dedicated and experienced Ground Maintenance Technician/Equipment Operator to help maintain the appearance and functionality of its four championship golf courses. Working with the groundskeeping team, the technician helps keep course landscapes in peak condition and contributes to a positive guest experience. The role includes turf care, irrigation system maintenance, landscaping, pest control, equipment operation and upkeep, and preparation of courses for daily play, tournaments, and special events. The position requires outdoor work in varying weather and on uneven or wet terrain, as well as regular physical activity and the safe use of groundskeeping machinery and hand tools. Weekend, holiday, early-morning, and overtime work may be needed to support course operations and tournament schedules.
Requirements
- Previous experience in golf course maintenance or landscaping is preferred.
- Knowledge of turf management practices, irrigation systems, and landscaping techniques.
- Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
- Teamwork and communication skills.
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more with assistance.
- Ability to operate golf course maintenance machinery safely and efficiently and use hand tools for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and work on uneven terrain, slopes, and wet surfaces.
- Good hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and attention to detail when operating machinery and maintaining course conditions.
- Ability to tolerate exposure to dust, pollen, grass clippings, fertilizers, pesticides, and other outdoor environmental elements.
- Flexibility to work early mornings and overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in golf course maintenance or landscaping.
Responsibilities
- Perform turf maintenance, including mowing, edging, aerating, and fertilizing.
- Monitor and maintain irrigation systems, making repairs or adjustments as needed.
- Assist with landscaping projects, including planting, pruning, and maintaining flower beds and ornamental features.
- Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, tractors, and specialized machinery.
- Implement pest control measures to protect turf, plants, and trees from pests and diseases.
- Help prepare golf courses for daily play, tournaments, and special events.
- Follow safety guidelines and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Coordinate work with the groundskeeping team, golf professionals, and other resort staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
