Walt Disney World Golf Hiring Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator – POSITION SUMMARY

An Equipment Operator reports to the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent and is responsible for the general care and maintenance of the golf course, inclusive of all turf mowing and daily set-up and service to the courses.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • High School diploma preferred but not required.
  • 1-2 years experience operating tractors, large mowers or earth moving equipment. Golf course maintenance experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions in work activities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a positive and helpful manner with staff, coworkers, guests and customers, visitors, and management in all aspects of the job.
  • High internal standards of quality and service.
  • Excellent team player.
  • Passion for work – pride in work accomplished.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate all turf mowing equipment for grooming of turf area such as greens, collars, approaches, tees, fairways, roughs, clubhouse and all common grounds areas as defined throughout the property.
  • Repair ball marks on greens and fill divots in fairways and tee tops.
  • Change cups, rotate tee markers and service all course accessories.
  • Rake and maintain sand in bunker floors.
  • Edge bunkers, cart paths and curbs throughout golf course and parking lot.
  • Edge and groom around irrigation sprinklers, value boxes and yardage markers.
  • Topdress, verti-groom and verti-cut greens.
  • Continually monitor and remove loose debris and trash throughout the course.
  • Rotate course signage such as cart directional signs, ropes and stakes for cart traffic control.
  • Trim trees, groom native plants and hedges and change out flower beds throughout the courses.
  • Assist with course improvement projects such as drainage, sodding, seeding, and tree planting.
  • Aerate all turf areas.
  • Comply at all times with Palmer golf’s safety standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
  • Complete all designated work assignments pertaining to course maintenance as directed by the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

  • Requires constant (70%-100%) walking, standing, stooping, grasping, reaching and kneeling.
  • Requires ability to perform a variety of manual labor tasks that will require some strenuous physical efforts such as lifting objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
  • Requires ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods of time while remaining physically active.
  • Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
  • Requires ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
  • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
  • Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to extreme heat/humidity, cold weather, and turf elements.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Mowers, hand & power tools, pesticide sprayers, chemicals and fertilizer applicators, aerifiers, ditchwitches, backhoe, front-end loaders, and telephone.

Salary Range: $9.00 to $11.00/hour depending on experience

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K, Uniforms, Continuing Education, Golf Privileges and Disney privileges.

Application Instructions:
Send resumes, cover letters, and references to mbruno@centurygolf.com

Completed applications can be delivered to, or filled out on site, at:
Disney’s Palm, Magnolia Oak Trail Golf Course
2695 N. Bear Island Road
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
For directions call – (407)828-8856
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive wages and benefits

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