Golf Course & Winter Maintenance Operator in Big Sky, Montana at YELLOWSTONE CLUB
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Job Description
Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana. A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its members the world’s only private ski and golf community. With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community. Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you.
Yellowstone Club’s Golf Maintenance department is currently seeking candidates for a Golf Course & Winter Maintenance Operator. This is a full-time year-round position located in Big Sky, Montana.
The Golf Course & Winter Maintenance Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of year-round property and recreational maintenance, split between winter season and summer golf course maintenance. Winter responsibilities include snow removal, terrain grooming, and ice rink maintenance. Summer responsibilities focus on golf course turf care, landscaping, and irrigation repair. Operators must monitor weather conditions and be prepared to respond promptly to weather events or seasonal demands, which may require working early mornings, late nights, weekends, or holidays
Essential Job Functions:
- Operate a variety of equipment, including snowplows, spreaders, snow blowers, and ice resurfacing machines (e.g., Zamboni), to clear and maintain winter surfaces.
- Perform routine snow removal on designated roads, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and walkways to ensure safe passage.
- Apply de-icing agents like salt, sand, or brine to treat surfaces and prevent ice buildup.
- Groom snowshoe and cross-country trails using snowmobiles with specialized attachments (e.g., tillers, blades) to maintain high-quality snow conditions.
- Maintain ice rinks by resurfacing, edging, cleaning, and repairing the ice surface to specified standards.
- Assist with the construction and breakdown of ice rinks.
- Operate specialized turf equipment, including fairway mowers, greens mowers, aerators, and utility vehicles, to maintain optimal playing conditions.
- Perform daily course setup (moving cups, changing tee markers), bunker raking, string trimming, and divot repair.
- Assist with fertilizer or turf treatments in summer.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety procedures and protocols, including the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Work collaboratively with other team members to meet deadlines and respond to emergency situations.
Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities being performed by people assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Experience/Education Required
- Experience operating heavy equipment: Proven experience with commercial equipment such as mowers, tractors, snowplows, front-end loaders, snowcats, and ice resurfaces is strongly preferred. On-the-job training may be provided.
- Physical stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods, such as shoveling, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- Adaptability: Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and adapt to changing weather conditions and work schedules.
- Communication skills: Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
Certificates & Licenses
- Valid driver's license: A clean driving record is required
- Pesticide Application License: Preferred; not required
Reasoning Ability
- Mechanical aptitude: Basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance, including the ability to perform pre-trip inspections and light repair work.
- Strong attention to detail: Ability to maintain high precision while operating machinery to protect turf surfaces in summer and ensure safe passage in winter.
Work Environment
- Outdoor Conditions: Work is performed primarily outdoors in all types of winter weather, including snow, wind, and extremely cold temperatures, which may drop as low as -30°F, as well as, hot summer days.
- Variable Hours: The work schedule is variable and dependent on weather events and golf course play schedules, requiring early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Team-Oriented Culture: The operator works as part of a close-knit team where communication, reliability, and support for fellow team members are critical for safety and success. Operators must be capable of working both independently and collaboratively to achieve operational goals.
Physical Demands
The position requires standing, walking, bending, and kneeling on uneven, icy, or snowy terrain. Employees must be prepared for extended periods of machine operation and some physical labor, including lifting heavy objects.
Compensation: $24-27 / hr. D.O.E.
Receipt and Acknowledgment
I acknowledge and understand that:
- The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed. The contents of this job description are job requirements, and at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor if at any time I am unable to perform these functions.
- Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time due to business demands, by the Club.
- Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Yellowstone Club.
- I have read and understand this job description as outlined herein. I have been allowed to ask questions in order to clarify any points listed on this job description.
Yellowstone Club offers great benefits including:
- Free transportation to and from Bozeman
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Discounted Ski Pass
- Employee Ski Days
- Complimentary shift meals
- 401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
- Access to onsite fitness center 24/7
- Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway
- Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
- End of season Employee Appreciation Day and retail sale
For more information about the Club, visit www.yellowstoneclub.com.
To apply, please visit www.yellowstoneclub.com and click on "YC Careers" at the bottom of the homepage.
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