Job Overview: This is a full-time position, must withstand high heat and manual labor extensive tasks. The Groundskeeper / Operator performs work involving the use of large equipment, including tractors, loaders, trenchers, backhoes, trucks and other maintenance equipment. Pay: $15 -$17 per hour Job Qualifications: • Training provided upon employment. • Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of tractors and other motorized equipment. • Mechanical aptitude. • Ability to follow oral directions Essential Job Functions: • Works on special golf course projects. • Maintenance projects on golf courses. • May operate smaller equipment or large equipment as directed by his/her supervisor. • Ensures that the equipment cooling system is working at all times; refills fuel and oil daily; cleans equipment daily, and reports equipment problems or failures to Equipment Manager immediately. • Provides basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the equipment manager or assistant superintendent and for returning equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility. • Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor. Physical Requirements: • Be able to lift up to 50 • Work tasks are performed mainly outdoors and involve physical strength and endurance. Must be able to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather. • Works with heavy equipment such as mowers, rollers, cutters and golf carts. • Position requires walking and standing for long periods of time. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. • Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously. • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch frequently. Benefits Offered: • Paid vacation time • Paid sick time • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401k Retirement plan