Golf Course Mechanic

Hampton Golf•Kissimmee, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Falcons Fire Golf Club is seeking a skilled and dependable Mechanic to join our golf course maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working independently, solving equipment issues, and playing a key role in maintaining a high-quality golf course operation. As the Mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and preventive care of our equipment fleet, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and specialized turf equipment. Working closely with the Head Mechanic, the Golf Course Superintendent and maintenance team, you'll help ensure all equipment is operating safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. If you have experience diagnosing and repairing gas and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and small-engine equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Two years of golf course mechanical experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Good organizational and verbal skills.
Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues.
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write, and read member communication.
Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 80 lbs., up to 40 lbs. frequently.
Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting, and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining administrative equipment records, maintaining, and repairing all mechanical equipment in the Maintenance Department.
Communicate and advise the Superintendent regarding equipment purchasing.
Assist Superintendent and Foreman in designing and implementing safety rules for equipment operators and general team members.
Implement ongoing preventive maintenance programs and care for all equipment and maintains accurate progress records.
Notify Superintendent of any equipment abuse.
Responsible for repairing all maintenance equipment according to the specifications and highest professional standards particular to each item.
Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in diesel, electric and gasoline powered automobiles, trucks, sweepers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment.
Utility work including sharpening blades, disassembles motors and performs general overhauling, grinds valves, repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, high pressured pumps and valves, install breaks, batteries, tires, wiring and glass and welding work.
Responsible for the maintenance of the Machine Repair File on each machine and daily mechanic work orders.
Security of parts, equipment, and tools stored in the repair shop.
Keeps accurate inventory of all parts and other valuable items of equipment in the maintenance building.
Order fuels, lubricants, and repair parts through the purchase order system and with the approval of the Superintendent.
Assist and make recommendations to the Superintendent on the purchase of equipment.
Maintain a clean golf course and maintenance complex.
Always demonstrate courtesy to all Members and guests.