Equipment Operator

By Crazy Mountain Ranch, March 22 - Clyde Park, Montana

The Club at Crazy Mountain Ranch is a Private Membership experience set on 18,000 extraordinary acres in the state of Montana. Take one part working ranch, combine with golf, lodging, great food and drink plus everything else there is to see and do and you’ve got something beyond special… Crazy Mountain Ranch is a project by Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) who manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana. The new Coore & Crenshaw design is currently under construction and promises to be walkable and challenging, yet very playable that seamlessly blends with the landscape and takes full advantage of the exceptional mountain views, aspen groves and wide-open spaces surrounding the Ranch. The Club at Crazy Mountain Ranch is looking for hardworking, self-motivated individuals to assist in the construction, grow-in and opening of this premier golf course. The job will be a tremendous opportunity to experience the construction and grow-in of a highly regarded Coore/Crenshaw designed golf course in the magnificent Montana environment. Equipment operators will be able to learn the many facets of golf course construction and turfgrass grow-in. Candidates will work closely with the Director of Golf Course and Grounds, Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendents in the building and eventual maintenance of this 18 hole and Par 3 championship golf course. CMR desires individuals that have a team-oriented mindset with a vision of helping to bring this exciting golf course to life. Essential Duties and Job Functions: Operate various types of mowing equipment on the golf course in the maintenance of turfgrass areas. Equipment operation includes self-propelled walk mowers, trimmers, utility vehicles, light weight mowing equipment and other specialty machinery utilized in golf course maintenance work. The Equipment Operator contributes to the maintenance operation by performing other labor tasks with various hand tools and specialized golf course power equipment. The Equipment Operator will also be involved with several types of construction related projects throughout the golf course. Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment daily while also ensuring the proper cleaning and care procedures. Reports equipment problems to the Equipment Manager. Participates in cleaning maintenance areas and operates within the safety training procedures.

By Killearn Club, March 17 - Tallahassee, Florida

About Us: Killearn Club is seeking dedicated full-time groundskeepers to help maintain our newly renovated golf course. With brand-new maintenance equipment and an exciting opportunity to be part of something special, we’re looking for hardworking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: - Maintain the golf course grounds, ensuring they are in top condition for players. - Operate and maintain golf course maintenance equipment. - Assist with landscaping, mowing, irrigation, and other groundskeeping duties. - Perform tasks related to course upkeep as needed. Join our team as a Maintenance Operator and contribute to maintaining the pristine condition of our golf course! Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Work Location: In person

By The Course at Wente Vineyards, February 13 - Livemore , California

An equipment operator works under the direction and supervision of the golf course superintendent, assistant superintendent, and 2nd assistant superintendent. This person performs work involved in golf course maintenance, including, but not limited to semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work, operation of small hand-powered equipment, and work involving large equipment such as tractors, trenchers, backhoes, trucks, mowers, loaders, and other maintenance equipment. Essential Functions The duties of the Equipment Operator include, but are not limited to: Golf Course Responsibilities 1) Operates mowers for the mowing of greens, collars, approaches, tees, fairways, roughs, and natives. 2) Operates string trimmers for the trimming and edging of grasses in various area. 3) Operates backpack blowers for cleaning of debris, leaves, and other materials. 4) Operates hand and machine powered equipment for raking and maintaining sand bunkers. 5) Operates hand and machine powered equipment for edging and cleaning of cart paths and curbs. 6) Conducts course setup daily (picking up broken tees and trash, filling divots, setting tee markers, changing hole locations, fixing ball marks, moving rope and stake, maintaining ball washers, cleaning restrooms, and removing grass clippings and other debris from cart paths and tee boxes. 7) Applies chemicals and fertilizes under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. 😎 Applies water to areas of the golf course and landscapes using a watering hose and other small tools. 9) Helps in project work – including but not limited to sod work, drainage, bunker maintenance, overseeding, aeration, and other cultural practices and projects. 10) Develops, nurtures, and sustains collaborative working relationships with all management and staff. 11) Works with mechanics to continue to improve maintenance schedules and systems. 12) Ensures all equipment systems are working properly before using equipment in the field. 13) Refills fuel of equipment used daily. 14) Cleans equipment daily and reports problems or failures to Equipment Manager or supervisor immediately. 15) Provides basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by the Equipment Manager. 16) Performs other duties as directed by supervisor. Miscellaneous 1) Provides protection of all company assets. 2) Maintains professional housekeeping standards throughout entire facility. 3) Complies with all OSHA, Federal, State, and Company operating requirements. 4) Develops, maintains and practices safe working practices. 5) Continues to build our competitive advantage by developing, implementing, and evaluating value-creating strategies throughout the system. Physical Demands/Qualifications The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly (2/3 or more total time) required to: 1. Using two hands to drive equipment, or properly handle tools 2. Reaching with hand and arms, grasping objects, pushing / pulling approximately 10-50 lbs. 3. Bending over, squatting or kneeling to pull weeds, fix ball marks, fill divots, move tee markers, change hole locations, etc… 4. Twisting motion while using mowing equipment and changing hole locations. 5. Sitting in a cart or on mowing or cultivating equipment for up to 8 hours in a day 6. Standing / walking using various tools for up to 8 hours in a day 7. Hearing sufficient to understand conversations, both in person, on the telephone, or by radio Frequently (1-3 – 2/3 total time) required to: 1. Getting on and off ride on equipment 2. Getting in and out of golf carts 3. Lifting to 50 lbs. of sand, seed, fertilizer bags, sod rolls, or other materials / equipment 4. Using arms and back to start string start equipment like weedeaters, mowers, and blowers Occasionally (up to 1/3 total time) required to: 1. Climbing stairs 2. Use of hands and wrist for unlocking doors, changing hole locations, filling divots, edging sprinkler heads, and hand watering 3. Working in extreme outdoor temperatures of over 90 degrees and under 32 degrees 4. Working for more than 10 hours in a row 5. Working a split shift Environmental Conditions The golf course is an area with varying terrain and climate in which the equipment operator will be required to go out-of-doors, and into various areas within the property subjecting them to variations in temperature and humidity. Sustainability Values statement: The Equipment Operator will support environmental sustainability by utilizing water responsibly, using chemicals and fertilizers in accordance with their labels, and by protecting and caring for the natural environments of animals inhabiting our properties.