Operator 3, Golf Maintenance

Description

• Operates specialty equipment, including aerifiers, slicers, rollers, sweepers, vertical mowers, vacuums, topdressers, spray equipment, spreaders, sod cutters, car path edging implements, and drag mats.
• Be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
• Employees are required to wear all assigned personal protective equipment.
• Perform daily vehicle refueling and reloading of materials.
• Lead by setting a good example for other operators.
• Train and mentor Operator 1 and 2 employees; manages special projects.
• Communicate daily with supervisors to report challenges about work tasks, concerns about the golf course, or maintenance suggestions to improve efficiency.
• Performs duties assigned to Operator 1 and 2, such as bunker raking, green and tee mowing, and hand mowing, in addition to operating riding machine equipment, including triplex units, small and large rough machines, fairway machines, approach machines, and rollers.
• Train operators and offer insight to less experienced team members about assignments.
• Maintain and clean all equipment daily and report equipment issues to mechanic or supervisor.
• Work in a safe manner and use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrate mastery of all hand and power equipment, 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.), as well as ability to operate riding machine equipment, such as triplex units, small and large rough machines, fairway machines, approach machines, and rollers.
• Ability to lead by example by taking a proactive position to all issues concerning golf course maintenance and the Operator Team.
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness a must.
• This position may be very active and may require standing and walking for the duration of a shift, sitting and driving, lifting, pushing, digging, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, using hands to fingers, touching and holding, and reaching with hands and arms; regularly required to speak and hear.
• Minimum of two years' year golf maintenance experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Document knowledge of golf maintenance with references and work history.
• Valid driver's license may be required to operate some vehicles.
• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• There may be frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
• Understands the application process of fertilizer and other spreading operations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekend.
• Must demonstrate initiative-ability to think, work, and make independent decisions, based on sound judgment.
• Enjoys the game of golf and understands the need for attention to quality in daily maintenance to create optimal playing conditions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports, plans, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and regulatory documents.
• Maintain quality work; must not have a score below 'commendable' on the STAR review; demonstrates mastery of Operator 1, 2, and 3 skills that reflect a level of confidence with supervisors.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate confidence-ability to perform all golf course maintenance duties performed by Operators, without supervision.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be role model and able to live our BlueStar core values:
• Demonstrate proper hand and power equipment operation, including clean up.
• Must be willing to accept responsibility for tasks, actions, and decisions.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with team members and supervisors about job tasks and responsibilities.Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining a good attitude with coworkers and the public.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Completed training for irrigation equipment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance