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Morning — Before Opening
1
Inspect every cart
Trash, damage (seat, roof, tires, windshield), operational check (starts, brakes, steering). Tag any issues immediately — don't put a compromised cart in rotation.
2
Stage neatly in designated area
3
Fill sand bottles and ball washers
4
All keys stay inside until payment
No pre-assigning keys. Key goes out only after Square payment is confirmed.
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During the Day
1
Every returning cart — inspect and clean
Remove trash, wipe seat/dash/wheel, refill sand bottle and ball washer if low.
2
Return to staging area
3
Monitor fuel levels
Especially on weekends. Don't let carts run low during peak hours.
Busy day and carts are tight? Tell 9-hole customers at check-in: "Carts are in demand today — book 18 to guarantee yours for the full round."
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Closing — End of Day
1
All carts returned and accounted for
2
Wipe down and remove trash from every cart
3
Fuel any carts that ran low
4
Park in shed, orderly
5
All keys on designated hooks inside clubhouse
6
Tag problem carts "Out of Service"
So they aren't accidentally rented tomorrow morning.
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Weekly — Every Thursday
1
Pressure wash all carts
Roof, seats, undercarriage, tires. Inspect for cracks or wear during the wash.
2
Fill all carts to full
3
Log in Cart Maintenance Log
Date, your name, fuel added, issues found.
Cart with a mechanical issue? Tag it "Out of Service," notify the manager, and do not put it back in service until cleared. Don't attempt mechanical repairs without authorization.