Equipment Operator IV

TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm is a private par-70, 7,107-yard championship golf course located in Potomac MD, just under 20 miles from the White House.  The Club has hosted over 20 championships for the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and the Korn Ferry Tour since opening in 1986.  Following an historic renovation by PGA TOUR Design Services in 2008, TPC Potomac has earned a reputation as a formidable test for the world’s best players.

The Equipment Operator IV 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 1 year of experience as an Equipment Operator III, or has completed a 2 or 4 year turfgrass management program, or related field, or is currently enrolled in a turfgrass management program, or related field, and is participating in an Internship program with the club
• Must have the ability to operate golf course machinery

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Perform all duties and/or tasks relative to the Equipment Operator I, II and III 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 Equipment Operator I, II, III, and IV training including:
• Tractor operations: aerify, vertical mow, box blade, loader/backhoe, and trenching
• Aerify greens
• 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