Golf Course Equipment Operator: Multiple Courses

 MUST HAVE FULL OPEN AVAILABILITY INCLUDING WEEKENDS

Shanty Creek Resorts is committed to providing our guests a unique Up North experience. Our friendly, caring staff welcomes guests with exceptional service and old-fashioned hospitality. We believe honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and our surrounding environment allow us to grow our business. 

Position Summary: 

Safely operate all golf course equipment, carefully and skillfully to maintain the golf courses up to Shanty Creek Resorts’ standards.  

Position Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the daily mowing/conditioning of the golf course and other related areas connected to the well being of the course.
• Repair ball marks and remove rocks prior to greens mowing.
• Inform the mechanic of any and all changes in operating and performance of their equipment.
• Relay any and all problems/opportunities that will affect the operations of the golf course and its staff to the golf course superintendent, assistant, or foreman.
• Work closely with and assist the managers in their day to day operations of the course in general.
• Work independently of all supervision.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her Assistants.

Guest Service/Conduct: 

Personal and professional accountability is an important aspect of employment with Shanty Creek Resorts. To that end, all Shanty Creek employees are required to adhere to Resort policies and standards of conduct while providing our guests with the highest level of service possible. No matter their position, all members of our staff may have opportunities to interact with our guests on a daily basis, therefore all employees must: 

• Meet, on a daily basis, the personal appearance and uniform standards as identified by the Shanty Creek Resorts Employee Handbook.
• Utilize all tools provided to ensure that prompt and correct service and information is being given to our guests.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, maintaining the highest standards of guest service in their interactions with fellow employees, vendors, and most importantly our guests.
• There is daily contact with golfers and guests on the golf course. This person must be able to direct guest to all resort amenities and be able to refer guests to resort events and activities.

Professional Experience: 

A minimum of 6 months of professional experience in landscaping, lawn care, or golf course maintenance is preferred for this position. Additional on the job training available.  

Education: 

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency is required for this position.  

Required Skills: 

• Must have a driver’s license.
• Must be able to perform on a daily basis the normal general maintenance on any piece of equipment that you operate, which includes the checking of all fluid levels. (i.e., oils, greases, hydraulics fluids, leaking hoses, loose belts, etc.)
• General knowledge of the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
• Knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of tractors and other motorized equipment. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work is performed entirely outdoors with exposure to all elements: i.e., insects, snakes, poison ivy, extreme cold and hot temperatures, snow and rain.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 to 100 lbs. Necessary for loading and/or removal of debris, tools, tires, hooking up equipment, etc. May vary each day with work load and required tasks.
• Work is performed 7 days/week more than 8 hours/day.  Incumbents in this position are required to work any hours needed to keep the golf course operating in the summer months.