Light Equipment Operator

Job Summary:

The Light Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating equipment such as mowers and blowers used for various course maintenance needs. Maintains fuel levels on equipment. Cleans and inspects machinery after each use. Reports machinery/equipment problems to mechanic. Makes necessary minor adjustments to equipment. Loads and unloads materials.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• mowing and trimming of turf
• maintaining cleanliness and safety of golf course
• planting and trimming of bushes/trees
• spreading mulch or pine straw
• raking bunkers
• blowing leaves/debris
• using small engine equipment to maintain golf courses

Pay rate $16-18/hour

Required Skills/Abilities: 

    A high attention to detail and awareness.

    Ability to adequately understand and communicate in English.

    Ability to work weekend mornings (every-other) and holidays (just morning).

    Ability to use small engine landscaping equipment and hand tools.

    Ability to drive golf cart responsibly.

    Ability to operate, or willingness to learn to operate, a manual shift utility vehicle responsibly.

Education and Experience:

    6mos-1yr extensive use of landscaping equipment

Physical Requirements: 

    Ability to frequently bend and lift.

    Ability to work in all kinds of weather.

    Carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, walking long distances

    Ability to sit for long periods of time on equipment.