Wente Family Estates · 4 months ago
Golf Course Equipment Operator
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWente Family Estates is a company focused on providing a high-quality golf experience, and they are seeking a Golf Course Equipment Operator to maintain the golf course's appearance and functionality. The role involves operating various equipment for mowing, trimming, and maintaining the course, as well as ensuring proper upkeep and safety of the equipment used.
CateringEventsManufacturingWine And SpiritsWinery
Responsibilities
Operates mowers for the mowing of greens, collars, approaches, tees, fairways, roughs, and natives
Operates string trimmers for the trimming and edging of grasses in various area
Operates backpack blowers for cleaning of debris, leaves, and other materials
Operates hand and machine powered equipment for raking and maintaining sand bunkers
Operates hand and machine powered equipment for edging and cleaning of cart paths and curbs
Conducts course setup daily (picking up broken tees and trash, filling divots, setting tee markers, changing hole locations, fixing ball marks, moving rope and stake, maintaining ball washers, cleaning restrooms, and removing grass clippings and other debris from cart paths and tee boxes
Applies chemicals and fertilizes under the direct supervision of a certified applicator
Applies water to areas of the golf course and landscapes using a watering hose and other small tools
Helps in project work – including but not limited to sod work, drainage, bunker maintenance, overseeding, aeration, and other cultural practices and projects
Develops, nurtures, and sustains collaborative working relationships with all management and staff
Works with mechanics to continue to improve maintenance schedules and systems
Ensures all equipment systems are working properly before using equipment in the field
Refills fuel of equipment used daily
Cleans equipment daily and reports problems or failures to Equipment Manager or supervisor immediately
Provides basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by the Equipment Manager
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor
Provides protection of all company assets
Maintains professional housekeeping standards throughout entire facility
Complies with all OSHA, Federal, State, and Company operating requirements
Develops, maintains and practices safe working practices
Continues to build our competitive advantage by developing, implementing, and evaluating value-creating strategies throughout the system
Qualification
Required
Operates mowers for the mowing of greens, collars, approaches, tees, fairways, roughs, and natives
Operates string trimmers for the trimming and edging of grasses in various area
Operates backpack blowers for cleaning of debris, leaves, and other materials
Operates hand and machine powered equipment for raking and maintaining sand bunkers
Operates hand and machine powered equipment for edging and cleaning of cart paths and curbs
Conducts course setup daily (picking up broken tees and trash, filling divots, setting tee markers, changing hole locations, fixing ball marks, moving rope and stake, maintaining ball washers, cleaning restrooms, and removing grass clippings and other debris from cart paths and tee boxes
Applies chemicals and fertilizes under the direct supervision of a certified applicator
Applies water to areas of the golf course and landscapes using a watering hose and other small tools
Helps in project work – including but not limited to sod work, drainage, bunker maintenance, overseeding, aeration, and other cultural practices and projects
Develops, nurtures, and sustains collaborative working relationships with all management and staff
Works with mechanics to continue to improve maintenance schedules and systems
Ensures all equipment systems are working properly before using equipment in the field
Refills fuel of equipment used daily
Cleans equipment daily and reports problems or failures to Equipment Manager or supervisor immediately
Provides basic preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by the Equipment Manager
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor
Provides protection of all company assets
Maintains professional housekeeping standards throughout entire facility
Complies with all OSHA, Federal, State, and Company operating requirements
Develops, maintains and practices safe working practices
Continues to build our competitive advantage by developing, implementing, and evaluating value-creating strategies throughout the system
Using two hands to drive equipment, or properly handle tools
Reaching with hand and arms, grasping objects, pushing / pulling approximately 10-50 lbs
Bending over, squatting or kneeling to pull weeds, fix ball marks, fill divots, move tee markers, change hole locations, etc…
Twisting motion while using mowing equipment and changing hole locations
Sitting in a cart or on mowing or cultivating equipment for up to 8 hours in a day
Standing / walking using various tools for up to 8 hours in a day
Hearing sufficient to understand conversations, both in person, on the telephone, or by radio
Getting on and off ride on equipment
Getting in and out of golf carts
Lifting to 50 lbs. of sand, seed, fertilizer bags, sod rolls, or other materials / equipment
Using arms and back to start string start equipment like weedeaters, mowers, and blowers
Climbing stairs
Use of hands and wrist for unlocking doors, changing hole locations, filling divots, edging sprinkler heads, and hand watering
Working in extreme outdoor temperatures of over 90 degrees and under 32 degrees
Working for more than 10 hours in a row
Working a split shift
An excellent background in golf or landscape maintenance
Knowledge of the game of golf
An optimistic person who thrives on challenges, leads by example and readily adapts in a competitive environment
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to operate various types of equipment safely (tractors, mowers, spray equipment, rollers, and small equipment)
Must be able to operate under deadlines and a high degree of pressure
Preferred
Spanish speaking is a plus but is not required
Company
Wente Family Estates
Wente Family Estates is a manufacturing company that provides a wide range of wines, spirits, catering, and other beverages.
Founded in 1883
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tyson Overton
Commercial Advisor
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