Basic Job Function:

Safely operate a variety of power driven and hand held golf course maintenance equipment. Meet or exceed golf course grooming standards established by management. Promote the Sea Island legacy of warm genuine hospitality while upholding and ensuring compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Use of Company Vehicle: Not designated to drive a company vehicle

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) months golf maintenance and/or landscape experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent credentials preferred
• Knowledge of golf course maintenance techniques preferred
• Knowledge of the regulations regarding the use of fertilizers and pesticides preferred
• Skilled in operating mowers, tractors, stick edgers, weed eaters, back-pack blowers chain saws and hand tools preferred
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Consistently aspires to fulfill our core Company values (Respect, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Caring, Loyalty & Trust)
• Exhibits the Sea Island Five-Star Standards with co-workers and staff
• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with coworkers efficiently and effectively
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Ability to easily adapt to organizational and environmental changes
• Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in compliance with company Dress Code Policy

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Properly use protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves
• Assist Irrigation Technician or Spray Technician when directed by supervisor
• Monitors for hot spots and disease reporting any issue to the supervisor
• Mow greens, fairways, and tees
• Maintains rough and areas surrounding the golf courses
• Fly mow bunker complexes, lake banks and other designated areas as directed by supervisor
• Maintains sand traps by filling traps with sand, pumping water out of traps, and spinning and raking the traps
• Operate stick-edger, weed eater, back-pack blowers, and other small equipment as directed by supervisor
• Operate walk mowers, rough mowers, utility carts, and turbine blower as directed by supervisor
• Removes trees, trims shrubs, and weeds flower beds
• Maintain mower and changes cutting reels as needed; sharpens or replaces blades as needed
• Assists in over seeding greens and tees
• Thoroughly inspects equipment prior to and after use insuring that all trash, dirt, clippings, etc. are removed
• Thoroughly inspects machinery for proper operation prior to use; reporting any malfunction to supervisor/mechanic as soon as possible
• Ensure all equipment used is full of fuel and other necessary fluids prior to and after use
• Report any damage to golf course or equipment to supervisor as soon as possible
• Wear appropriate safety gear for each task as directed by supervisor
• Keep maintenance shop area clean and orderly, including fertilizer room, break room, bathrooms, tool room, shop floor, and area surrounding maintenance building as directed by supervisor
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regular Guests and Members
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current guest services, activities, dining options, shops, local attractions, and historical information regarding Sea Island and the surrounding area to answer any questions guests may have to the best of one’s ability
• If applicable, complete a Guest Problem Resolutions (GPR) form on any issues (solved or unsolved issues) and follow-up on issues as needed (if computer access is not available give information to admin support)
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing
• Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
• Ability to handle equipment with vibrations
• Must have the ability to work for extended time periods in an outdoor environment, including sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, and higher than normal noise levels
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy
• Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout a shift
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and fume hazards
• Ability to maintain compliance with Sea Island’s Company Resort Professional Image Policy

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)