580-Golf Maint. 27-Hole - 5504-580 Equip Opr

Village Management Services, Inc.'s mission is to serve the residents of Laguna Woods Village with the highest level of customer service and professionalism, making Laguna Woods Village the premier active-adult community in Southern California.  We value integrity, quality, dedication and open communication in a rewarding and challenging environment.

• Operates hydraulic greens mowers, riding lawn mowers, small sod cutter, trencher, aerifying machine, triplex mowers and sand raking machines. 
• Works on tees, fairways and greens where these machines are used. 
• Prunes trees from ground level and operates spraying equipment, vacuums, edgers and electric trimmers.
• Operates a trencher or similar public works equipment as the regularly designated crewmember operator. 
• Identifies underground utility lines and assists in planning trenching jobs.

Equipment Operator performs the following functions for the Relandscaping Crew:

• Assists in landscaping tasks to ensure adherence to specifications and plan design; plants, cultivates, fertilizes and waters ornamental plants, shrubs, and hedges; trims trees and shrubs from the ground and on ladders; installs sod, waters and applies fertilizers and non-restrictive chemicals.
• Operates and drives a variety of equipment.  Assists with repairs and building of planters, mortarless wall systems, mortarless paver systems and damaged or obsolete landscape.
• Regular attendance required.  All duties performed on-site for the Community.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education development which produces the ability to read, write and apply common sense understanding of the carrying out of oral or written instructions.  Some experience in operating light equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience that produces the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of light to medium duty mower or public works maintenance and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the field maintenance requirements of assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations.
• Ability to make minor operating adjustments and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment.
• Ability to perform manual work requiring physical strength and stamina appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Ability to read and write work-related job instructions in English.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees.
• Ability to maintain simple records.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.