Equipment Operator III

TPC Sawgrass, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is the birthplace of the TPC Network and the backdrop to PGA TOUR headquarters. Within the Mediterranean-Style, 77,000 square foot clubhouse, we provide our PGA TOUR Players, Families, Executives, Members and Guests with truly memorable culinary and service experiences in multiple dining outlets, beautifully appointed banquet and meeting spaces, and an expansive gallery. For the golf enthusiast, we provide a world class golf experience on either of our two PGA TOUR championship courses, including the famous Stadium Course, home to THE PLAYERS Championship.  If you are looking to improve your game, our PGA TOUR’s Performance Center offers lessons from the top PGA instructors in the industry as well as club fitting and fitness.

The Equipment Operator III has been specifically trained to operate specialized equipment and/or to perform specific tasks relative to the maintenance of the golf course grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must have 6 months experience as an Equipment Operator II,
• or at least two years of experience in golf course operations or similar position.
• Education in turfgrass management, or related field, may be substituted for all or part of the work experience requirement

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Perform all duties and/or tasks relative to the Equipment Operator I, and II positions
• Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine
• Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe 
• Clean machinery after each use
• Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician
• Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I or Assistant Golf Course Superintendent II 
• Be thoroughly trained for the procedures at each task prior to performing task
• Follow the guidelines outlined in the Golf Course Management System (GCMS) Manual for each specific task 
• Perform specific tasks relative to Operator I, II and III training including:
• Tractor operations; gang mow, aerify, vertical mow, vacuum, sweep, blade, loader/hoe, blower, rake, and spike 
• Course service and set up
• Trenching
• Operate a self-contained mower 
• Operate an out-front rotary mower and accessories
• Operate a chain saw
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 50 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

 

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

 

Travel

• Travel is not expected for this position

 

Work Schedule Expectations

• This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

 

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities