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Cart/Range Assistant Job Family:
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Golf Course Operations-2
Job Summary:
Provides a full range of custodial duties related to the care, maintenance, and cleaning of a golf cart fleet; interacts with golfers and vendors when answering questions or obtaining and distributing information; other assigned manual labor tasks.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities that will lead to a successful performance in this position. Provides and stages golf carts in designate area and positioned properly; places carts in the cart barn at the close of business and makes sure all carts are properly charged, and the cart barn is locked and secured. Performs minimum repairs to carts as needed; such as but not limited to, appropriate tire pressure, notifying supervisor staff of any major repairs needed. Records and communicates all minor and major repairs performed on carts by cart number. Thoroughly clean carts nightly and quarterly provide deep cleaning of bodies and underneath. Operates air compressor, ball washer, and ball picker. Cleans and maintains outside areas of cart barn. Performs related maintenance duties and responsibilities as required. Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); ensures all behaviors comply with Furman University Policy and Regulations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Golf and minor cart repair. Safety procedures and practices. Use of air compressor, ball washer and ball picker Skill in: Operation of gas & electric powered motorized equipment Ability to: Maintain a variety of shop and repair records. Follow both written and oral instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and effectively maintain positive working relationships with those at work.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma/GED and no experience required; or one (1) year of related maintenance/manual labor experience can be substituted for High School Diploma; or a High School student at least 19 years of age
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
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