Description:

The primary purpose of the Landscape Equipment Operator is primarily responsible for operating equipment and providing knowledge, labor and support for the daily conditioning of the landscape areas.

Daily Duties:

• Operates equipment and performs a variety of landscape conditioning functions to include but not limited to mowing, root pruning, transplanting, and stump grinding
• Ensures that all such equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner at all times
• Provides labor and support for a variety of landscape functions to include but not limited to hand raking, push rotary and pruning, laying sod, topdressing, shoveling, hedge trimming, weed-eating, tree removal, debris removal and hand watering
• All duties must be performed in a safe and efficient manner, and in a manner that does not disrupt golfers
• Performs basic equipment maintenance functions daily to include but not limited to checking critical fluid levels, air pressure, and monitoring for leaks in equipment
• Reports malfunctioning and damaged equipment and/or equipment maintenance needs in accordance with established procedures
• Performs daily equipment cleaning activities to include but not limited to blowing and washing equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Maintains a clean and safe work area environment at all times on the grounds, in the grounds maintenance building, and in all related work areas

Ongoing Duties:

• Assists with the operation of trenchers, riding blowers, sod cutters, topdressing units, dump trailers and tractors as directed
• Assists with fertilizer and pesticide applications as directed
• Proposes improvement ideas to enhance work environment, operations, efficiency, and/or streamline work processes to a member of the golf course leadership team
• Reports unsafe conditions and situations that warrant attention to a member of the golf course leadership team immediately or as soon as is practical
• Performs all other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job

Requirements:

Pay:

The starting pay for this position ranges from $16 - $18 per hour and is negotiable based on experience.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to operate basic landscaping equipment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team oriented work environment
• High attention for detail

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or proven record of being able to keep and maintain a job

Required License(s):

• Possesses a valid driver's license

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