Operator 1, Golf Maintenance, $250 SIGN ON BONUS

About the position

The Operator 1 is an entry-level position on the Golf Course Maintenance Team, responsible for grooming the golf course. This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent, but also takes direction from the Superintendent, First Assistant Superintendent, Second Assistant Superintendent, and Crew Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bunker raking, green and tee mowing, and various types of hand mowing.
• Follow directions and perform tasks given under the supervision of the Foreman and Superintendents; willingness to be coached to increase knowledge within the position.
• Work in a safe manner and use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned.
• Be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
• Communicate daily with supervisors to report challenges about work tasks, concerns about the golf course, or maintenance suggestions to improve efficiency.
• Perform daily vehicle refueling and reloading of materials.
• Clean and maintain all equipment daily and report equipment issues to mechanic or supervisor.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Golf maintenance experience, or other similar field, preferred.
• Document knowledge of maintenance experience with references and work history.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Demonstrate an understanding of proper bunker maintenance, landscape trimming standards, and general entry-level golf course maintenance preparation work with direct supervision.
• Demonstrate a growing knowledge of proper equipment operation, including clean up.
• Demonstrate ability to operate landscape maintenance tools, such as mechanical rakes, reel and rotary walk mowers, hover mower, hedge trimmers, line trimmers, hand and turbine blowers, weed eaters, hand rakes and mechanical bunker rakes, and other hand tools (loppers, pruners, rakes, shovels, etc.).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports, plans, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and regulatory documents.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with team members and supervisors about job tasks and responsibilities.
• Must be willing to accept responsibility for tasks, actions, and decisions; ability to make good decisions based on sound judgement.
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness a must.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekend.
• Valid driver's license may be required to operate some vehicles.

Benefits

• New hourly full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
• Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (“PTO”) in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.
• Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.
• Part-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.
• All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.