Mower

Description

The Golf Course Mower, under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent or Foreman, operates light motorized equipment & trucks on the course and other related work as needed for golf course maintenance.

Reports To: Golf Course Superintendent

• Mows greens, tees, aprons, approaches, and areas not accessible with gang mowers
• Rakes sand traps with power rakes
• Assists in the aerification of greens
• Verticuts tees & greens
• Operates Sod Cutters, spray rigs, and fertilizer spreaders
• Mows rough with a rotary mower
• Operates other equipment as directed
• Maintains gasoline, oil, and other equipment fluid levels daily
• Report equipment problems and failures to the mechanic immediately
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed
• Return equipment to designated locations at the maintenance facility
• Uses loader to remove dirt, debris, and other materials
• Drives a truck to haul materials and refuse
• Operates portable pumps
• May be asked to change pins and tee markers

• Requires knowledge of the safe mechanical operation of trucks and other equipment
• Requires knowledge of the gasoline engine principles
• Requires knowledge of maintenance tools
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Requires a valid driver’s license