Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Arizona Biltmore Golf Club - Phoenix, AZ 85016

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator maintains and cuts grass on tees, fairways, roughs, greens and fringes. Operates equipment such as walking/riding greens, tee, fairway, rough mowers, bunker rakes, utility cars, rollers, blowers, tractors, and a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools. The purpose of the position is to keep the fairways and greens of the golf course in optimal condition.

Duties and Responsibilities Including Physical Requirements

The duties and responsibilities listed below are essential to the employee's position. Not all Equipment Operators are trained or required to complete every item; however, are expected to be able perform the majority of items. Some responsibilities are seasonal in nature.

JDM Golf Teammates will role model the core values and behaviors by:

• Cultivating a positive work environment.
• Being efficient with time at work.
• Communicating effectively with management, co-workers, and guests.
• Being flexible.
• Maintaining integrity in all conversations and actions.
• Consistently reporting to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.
• Following internal procedures and external regulations; and bringing issues to management.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Mowing Tee Boxes and Approaches - Ability to operate mowers. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to occasionally squat or bend in order to empty grass catcher baskets and to move tee markers or other debris from the mowing area. Minimal pulling or lifting required.
• Mowing Fairways Ability to operate fairway mowers. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to occasionally squat or bend in order to move cart directional signs or debris from mowing area. Minimal lifting, bending, or twisting required.
• Mowing Primary Roughs - Ability to operate riding mowers. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to occasionally squat or bend in order to move cart directional signs or debris from mowing area. Minimal lifting, bending, or twisting required.
• Mowing Secondary Roughs - Ability to operate mowers. May require constant light pulling and pushing with the arms and shoulders in order to operate equipment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to occasionally squat or bend in order to move cart directional signs or debris from mowing area.
• Operation of Utility Tractors - Equipment Operators may operate various size utility tractors ranging from 20hp to 60hp. Must have ability to reach all levers and be highly trained in the ability to operate the equipment. Tractors are often equipped with front end loaders, back hoes, and a large variety of attachments. Operator must be physically able to mount and dismount tractor, and be able to readily access all controls.
• Walk Mowing Greens walk at steady pace for up to several miles per day. Mowers are self-propelled, but some light pushing, pulling, and twisting is required to complete tasks. Occasional bending and lifting up to 20lbs is required. The ability to operate a handheld blower is required.
• Raking Bunkers - walk at steady pace for up to four hours with constant breaks. Light pulling and pushing is required to use a rake to smooth sand. The ability to walk on steep slopes is required. The ability to operate a handheld blower is required.
• Use of trimmer - Ability to stand for majority of shift. Ability to operate commercial trimmer that weighs approximately 12lbs. Frequent light lifting, twisting, and pulling is required to complete this task.
• Picking of debris or trash Light lifting and raking required. Most pieces of debris or trash weigh less than 5 lbs. Large trash receptacles may weigh up to 50 lbs. at times. Frequent bending or squatting required.
• Hand Watering Greens - Ability to pull and easily handle 40 lb. water hose. Frequent squatting and bending required.
• Changing Hole Locations - Ability to lift, pull, twist, and squat repeatedly. Lifting of 20 lbs. from ground required.
• Tree Work Ability to operate various sizes of chainsaws and/or assist with removal of tree debris. Lifting of up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and up to 80 lbs. assisted required. Also requires raking and shoveling of debris.
• Irrigation Repair All employees may be called upon to assist the Irrigation Technician with repairs. Irrigation repair requires the ability to bend, squat, lift, pull, and push repeatedly. Many times, this task requires shoveling of dirt or rock, and removal of materials.
• Clubhouse Lawns Operation of push mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and hand tools required to maintain lawns and ornamental beds. Frequent standing, walking, and bending.
• Leaf Cleanup Raking, blowing, shoveling, and removal of grass clippings, leaves, and other debris. Frequent standing, walking, bending, pulling, and pushing.

Conform with all safety standards and use of all appropriate safety equipment.

Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required

High School Degree/GED preferred. Prefer some experience in a golf course maintenance, landscaping, or related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate golf course and landscape equipment properly and safely.
• Extensive knowledge of the repair and maintenance of golf course equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of the tools, supplies, materials needed for the repair and maintenance of golf course equipment.
• Knowledge of welding equipment and the safe operation of the equipment as it pertains the golf course maintenance.
• Ability to recognize, communicate and/or resolve maintenance and/or repair challenges.
• Knowledge of golf course maintenance techniques and methods.
• Ability to identify plant species common to the southwest region.
• Knowledge of fertilizers and pesticides, and their application techniques and purpose.
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision, follow instructions and be detail oriented.
• Self-starter and eager to learn.
• Must be dependable and reliable.

Computer Skills

Required:

• Ability to use employee self-service on company's human resources/payroll database.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required: Valid State Driver's License

Other

Ability to work schedule required to fulfill duties of position. At times, an individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. Must seek approval from supervisor before incurring overtime, Schedule flexibility which may include weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In general:

• Standing for long periods of time.
• Requires physical endurance including bending
• Regularly required to talk and actively listen.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination.
• Work around people.
• Must use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Exposure to noise, dust, heat, and inclement weather conditions.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Refer to duties and responsibilities section for specific details on physical requirements.

OSHA Category

Category I: The position regularly involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or similar materials. This includes routine activities such as landscaping, where cuts and scrapes may occur, and potential interactions with pets or animals on the premises that could lead to exposure to body fluids.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. Under the law, safety-sensitive positions are defined as positions where the employee operates, repairs, maintains or monitors the performance or operation of a motor vehicle,