Golf Equipment Operator (Arroyo Del Oso GC)

Position Summary

Operate a variety of light equipment used at golf courses; perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and perform a range of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Operate light equipment used to maintain golf courses, parks and/or facilities including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, small tractors, blowers, weed eaters, hedge cutters and various other light equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; perform minor field repairs to equipment; service and lubricate equipment as necessary.
• Transport vehicles to and from work site on public right-of-ways and City owned facilities; identify light equipment needs for each assigned project; pick-up and deliver equipment.
• Oversee the operation and use of reel type or rotary mower to cut grass on fairways, roughs, tees and greens; aerate fairways, green banks and roughs; spray herbicide and fungicides.
• Load trucks with bulky trash, pipes, and other material or debris; shovel dirt, asphalt, trash and debris.
• Make daily operation and maintenance reports at end of work shift. Keep records and logs as needed.
• May perform erosion control work in the construction of grade control structures, rock and brush dams, water bars and related earthwork.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and

Two (2) years of experience performing general grounds maintenance work involving the operation of light maintenance equipment and hand tools.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Evenings and/or weekend work may be required.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to dust, noise, heavy construction equipment; toxic materials; work in inclement weather conditions.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing; moderate to heavy lifting; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.