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.

Supervision

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

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.