Equipment Operator

DescriptionJob Title: Equipment Operator

Department: Golf Course Maintenance

Reports To: Director of Agronomy & Grounds

Scheduling: Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

Position Summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating specialized golf course maintenance equipment to support the daily care and presentation of the Club's golf courses, practice facilities, and surrounding grounds. This position performs a variety of maintenance tasks while ensuring equipment is operated safely, efficiently, and in accordance with departmental standards.

Working collaboratively with the Director of Agronomy & Grounds and the Golf Course Maintenance team, the Equipment Operator helps maintain exceptional playing conditions by supporting mowing operations, cultural practices, landscape maintenance, irrigation support, and course improvement projects while contributing to an outstanding golf experience for members and guests.

Essential Responsibilities

Equipment Operations

Safely operate a variety of golf course maintenance equipment, including riding mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, aerifiers, topdressers, sprayers, spreaders, rollers, and other specialized turf equipment.

Perform daily mowing of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, approaches, and other maintained turf areas as assigned.

Operate equipment efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of turf quality and presentation.

Follow all equipment operating procedures and manufacturer guidelines.

Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or maintenance needs promptly.

Golf Course Maintenance

• Perform daily golf course maintenance activities that promote exceptional playing conditions.
• Assist with aerification, topdressing, overseeding, verticutting, fertilization, and other cultural practices.
• Maintain bunkers, cart paths, practice facilities, and landscape areas as assigned.
• Assist with tree care, debris removal, edging, trimming, and general grounds maintenance.
• Support irrigation repairs and maintenance projects as directed.
• Help prepare the golf course for tournaments, special events, and daily member play.

Equipment Care

• Conduct daily pre-operation and post-operation inspections of assigned equipment.
• Clean, fuel, lubricate, and properly store equipment after each use.
• Monitor equipment performance and notify supervisors of repair needs.
• Maintain equipment logs and inspection records as required.
• Ensure equipment is operated in a safe and responsible manner to maximize equipment life.

Safety & Environmental Stewardship

• Follow all OSHA, Club, and departmental safety procedures.
• Operate equipment safely around members, guests, associates, and contractors.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report unsafe working conditions, accidents, or incidents immediately.
• Support environmentally responsible practices related to turf management, chemical application, water conservation, and equipment operation.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with Groundskeepers, Irrigation Technicians, Horticulturists, Mechanics, and other Golf Course Maintenance associates.
• Assist fellow associates with daily assignments and special projects.
• Participate in departmental meetings, safety training, and professional development opportunities.
• Support Club events, golf tournaments, and seasonal projects as operational needs require.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements

This position requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and operating heavy equipment in outdoor environments. Associates must be able to safely lift, carry, and move tools, equipment, materials, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. The position requires frequent exposure to varying weather conditions, heat, humidity, rain, noise, dust, vibration, and uneven terrain. Associates must possess sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to safely operate maintenance equipment and perform assigned duties. Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QualificationsQualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating commercial landscaping, agricultural, golf course, or grounds maintenance equipment preferred.
• Golf course maintenance or turf management experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of equipment safety and preventive maintenance practices.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick/Personal Time Off

Holiday Pay

Complimentary Shift Meals

Associate Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Internal Growth Opportunities

What We Value

Integrity and Accountability

Respect and Professionalism

Teamwork and Collaboration

Adaptability and Continuous Improvement

Commitment to Service Excellence

Our team members are ambassadors of the Club experience and play a vital role in creating memorable moments for our members and guests every day.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Drug-free workplace

I have reviewed and understand the responsibilities of this position as listed above. I understand that I will be required to perform the duties listed in the description as part of my permanent job responsibilities and duties. I also understand that this job description is not intended to be an employment contract and that my employer (Broken Sound Club) reserves the right to make necessary revisions to the job description at any time without prior notice. I further understand that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed while in this position. I will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or issue assignments.