Golf Course Mechanic

Cherokee Nation Businesses•Tahlequah, OK

36d

About The Position

Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects and failures in various golf course maintenance equipment. Properly communicates needs or problems relating to the maintenance and repair of equipment to the superintendent and/or the assistant superintendent. Maintains records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment. Purchases repair parts and replacement supplies needed to service equipment. Schedules and directs the work assignments. Maintains safety as a top priority. Maintains a clean service area and maintenance building. Instructs and trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventative maintenance and the proper cleaning of the safe operation of equipment. Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work. Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment. Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment. Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, make emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and service or supervise servicing of equipment prior to use. Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed. No supervisory/management authority. Work may be performed in a variety of settings, including climate-controlled office settings and/or outdoors in all types of weather. Work requires standing for long periods of time which includes frequent bending and kneeling. Work requires lifting objects up to 50lbs. Work will require working varied shifts including, weekends and holidays, as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. NOTE: this job is a safety sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements. A positive drug test will result in a job offer being rescinded or, for active employees, termination, even if they test positive for marijuana and have a valid medical marijuana license.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of the care and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Skilled in the use of equipment repair tools.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Maintain a working relationship with management and co-workers.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects and failures in various golf course maintenance equipment.
Properly communicates needs or problems relating to the maintenance and repair of equipment to the superintendent and/or the assistant superintendent.
Maintains records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment.
Purchases repair parts and replacement supplies needed to service equipment.
Schedules and directs the work assignments.
Maintains safety as a top priority.
Maintains a clean service area and maintenance building.
Instructs and trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventative maintenance and the proper cleaning of the safe operation of equipment.
Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment.
Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, make emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and service or supervise servicing of equipment prior to use.
Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.