Golf Course Equipment Operator

Town of North Kingstown, RI (population under 30,000) seeks experienced individual for position of Equipment Laborer. Operates various types of golf course equipment, including but not limited to walk behind mowers, triplex mowers, large area reel and rotary style mowers, various heavy equipment and hand-held tools and equipment such as weed whackers and blowers, as directed by his/her supervisor. Ensures that the equipment, trucks, and machinery are efficiently working in a safe manor while in use;

cleans; and reports problems. Provides basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the equipment manager or assistant superintendent . Basic knowledge of building repairs and cleaning of the maintenance garage and the clubhouse. Ability to work outdoors and to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions. Individuals will be able to assist in winter maintenance of golf carts as well as snow removal and salting clubhouse and maintenance facility as needed.

Painting and repairing golf course accessories such as tee markers, ball washers, rakes. Individuals may perform related duties as required. Individuals must have knowledge of the game of golf and be able to work amongst the golfing public with a safe and courteous attitude.

Candidates should have:
High School diploma or GED. Knowledge of golf course operations as well as building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment used in custodial work and minor building and grounds maintenance and repair. Physical ability to perform variety of routine manual tasks, including seasonal tasks: washing windows; removing screens and storm windows; use of ladder; snow shoveling; operating light machinery; and in open Golf season handling variety of materials and small machinery for upkeep of Golf Course.

Ability to work weekends during peak season and/or extra shifts and to assist others as needed.