Equipment Operator
Employment Type : Full-Time
TPC Southwind is a private par-70, 7,244-yard layout located in the gated community of Southwind in Southeast Memphis, Tennessee. TPC Southwind is home of the world golf championship FedEx St. Jude Invitational. TPC Southwind houses a modern-style, 33,000 square-foot clubhouse featuring rich wood furnishings and creates an inviting backdrop for socializing, private events, or corporate entertainment.Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!
The Equipment Operator I is an entry-level position and is to operate equipment and/or to perform specific tasks to maintain the golf course grounds.QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- The ability to understand and follow directions and operate golf course machinery
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- 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 or 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 in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task
- Be able to perform specific tasks relative to Equipment Operator I training including:
- Line trim trees, shrubs, posts, etc
- Edge cart paths, sprinkler heads, bunkers, etc
- Ball mark repair
- Divot filling
- Sod laying
- Utility vehicle operations
- Blower operations
- Hand raking bunkers
- Walk top dress equipment operation
- Backhoe operation
- Miscellaneous hand tool operations
- Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
- Special projects or other duties as assigned