Golf Course Maintenance Operator

Golf Course Maintenance OperatorThe Golf Course Operator is responsible for the maintenance, care, and presentation of the golf course, practice facilities, and surrounding grounds. This position operates and maintains turf equipment to ensure the course is maintained to the highest standards of playability, safety, and appearance for members and guests.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:Operate all hand-held landscape equipment in various golf course maintenance procedures.Operate utility vehicles.Hand and mechanical rakes bunkers to Bear Lakes Country Club golf course standards.Golf course setup - Properly aligns and tees markers, fills divots, and ensures member receptacles are clean.Debris cleanup and rubbish removal to present a clean course to members and guestsRange tee setup – the cleaning of divots for neatness, followed by filling divots with sand for turf recoverySod installationOperate self-propelled walking mowers on greens and tees.Operate and maintain equipment, power tools, and hand tools to keep the golf course.Verti-cut, aerate, and top-dress tees, greens, fairways, and other turf areas—Lay sod as required.Water golf course grounds and maintain irrigation systems on golf courses.Communicate with members, co-workers, management, and the general public courteously and professionally.Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust be proficient in all areas of golf course equipment maintenance.Must be able to operate all equipment.Must be able to lift 50 pounds.Must be able to work for extended periods in the heat.Ability to verbally communicate well in English and in writing.Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and members.Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and 1-2 years of golf course maintenance experience.