Equipment Mechanic - Golf Course exp preferred

Bentwater Yacht & Country Club•Montgomery, TX

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and/or Equipment Manager and oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for golf course equipment. The role involves diagnosing and repairing equipment, maintaining records of parts, labor, equipment condition, and repair and maintenance costs, and ordering repair parts and supplies. The mechanic communicates equipment maintenance and repair needs to the Superintendent and/or Equipment Manager, prioritizes repair work, and maintains the shop area. The position also supports safe and proper equipment use by instructing or training golf course maintenance workers and may regulate employee equipment use when the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent are absent. Additional duties may be assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.

Requirements

Golf and turf experience required.
Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
Skill in using a variety of equipment repair tools and performing various types of mechanical repairs.
Working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to move heavy objects.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate maintenance work.
Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
Possession of a valid driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL) may be required.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer and MS Office skills are a plus.
Golf course experience is preferred.
Knowledge of and/or ability to play golf and understand how job performance affects golf course playing conditions.

Responsibilities

Oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for equipment, including repairs and maintenance within budget.
Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects and failures in golf course maintenance equipment, including diesel-, electric-, and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other utility equipment.
Prioritize equipment repair and maintenance work.
Maintain records of parts and labor, equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment condition, and repair and preventive maintenance costs.
Order repair parts and replacement supplies needed for equipment maintenance and service.
Communicate equipment maintenance and repair needs or problems to the Superintendent and/or Equipment Manager.
Instruct and/or train golf course maintenance workers on preventive maintenance, equipment cleaning, and safe operation.
Spot-check equipment performance on the course, make emergency repairs there when needed, and service or supervise servicing of equipment before use.
Oversee maintenance of the shop area.
Regulate employees' use of equipment in the absence of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, if needed.
Perform other duties as directed by the Superintendent, including additional duties assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.