What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Equipment Operator (Ladera GC) position at Parks & Recreation?
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.
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.
Preferred Knowledge
- Operation and maintenance requirements of a variety of light equipment and hand tools
- Practices, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance and general maintenance work
- Principles and practices of tree, plant and turf care including proper fertilization techniques
- Principles and procedures of spraying herbicide and fungicide
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operations
- Turf management and/or Agronomy techniques in a Golf Course setting
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Operate a variety of light maintenance equipment and small hand tools including, but not limited to, gas and diesel powered engines/equipment such as dump/flat bed truck, small tractors, lawn mowers, blowers, weed eaters, etc. in a safe and effective manner
- Load and haul debris
- Perform daily equipment maintenance inspections
- Perform a variety of semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks
- Operate a variety of vehicles in a safe and effective manner
- Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
