Golf Course Maintenance Equipment Mechanic

Northwood Club•Dallas, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Northwood Club, a premier country club in Dallas, Texas, established in 1946 and known for hosting the 1952 U.S. Open, is seeking a detail-oriented, organized individual with a positive attitude and strong communication skills. The role involves overseeing the repair and maintenance of all course equipment. The general purpose of this position is to provide daily maintenance and landscape services for all aspects of the grounds and other required areas. The main job function includes the repair and maintenance of various equipment such as walking and riding greens mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, rollers, carts, push mowers, and a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools used for general landscaping.

Requirements

Detail oriented
Organized
Positive attitude
Communication skills
High school education; or up to five years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education, certifications and experience
May be required to read a limited number or two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
May be required to print and speak simple sentences
May be required to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
May be required to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one and two step instructions
May be required to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
Must be at least age 18
Must have valid driver license
Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the employee may be required to communicate with English speaking members or co-workers, the manuals for equipment the employee may use are in English)
Must have knowledge of small and large Turf equipment as well as reel grinding machines
Excellent mechanical and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Previous Assistant or Head Mechanic experience preferred with familiarity of golf course machinery

Responsibilities

Oversee the repair and maintenance of course equipment
Provide daily maintenance and landscape services for all aspects of the grounds and other areas as required
Repair and maintenance of all equipment such as walking and riding greens mowers, tee mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, rollers, carts, push mowers and a variety of powered and non-powered hand tools for general landscaping
Ensure all equipment is set up and prepared to accomplish daily tasks
Schedule repairs with service companies for items that cannot be fixed in house
Drop off and pick up equipment for repairs as needed
Keep detailed records and follow through with preventative maintenance programs
Troubleshoot and repair all types of equipment in a timely manner
Responsible for the safe operation of any equipment used
Check equipment before use to insure operational
Clean and properly store any piece of equipment after use
Work closely with other golf course maintenance employees performing job assignments
Operate trimmers, fly mowers, walking greens mowers, tractors and utility trucksters
Ensure safe working environment at the maintenance facility, golf course property and with equipment
Together with Golf Course Superintendent continually create and produce a maintenance compound that is clean, organized and efficient
Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent implementing, and completing all duties, assignments and projects