Golf Mechanic
About The Position
Perform preventive maintenance and skilled repair work on golf course equipment. Participate as a member of a crew responsible for a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks in golf course turf maintenance. The position inspects, diagnoses, analyzes, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment problems; performs regular equipment maintenance and testing; and maintains an inventory of parts and supplies, ordering items as needed in accordance with city purchasing rules. The employee may operate mowers, tractors, and weed eaters, maintain golf course grounds and buildings, and help with daily setup for play. The role also requires courteous communication with coworkers and the public and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Two years of increasingly responsible automotive, mechanical, and equipment repair experience.
- Satisfactory knowledge of methods and techniques for maintaining operational systems, vehicles, and equipment.
- Satisfactory knowledge of inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of vehicles and equipment.
- Satisfactory knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Satisfactory knowledge of shop tools and equipment used in mechanical repairs.
- Satisfactory knowledge of the basic operating characteristics of equipment and tools used in golf course management.
- Satisfactory knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices.
- Satisfactory knowledge of maintenance and repair of tools and equipment associated with golf course maintenance.
- Satisfactory knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with the public and employees.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts, apply basic algebra and geometry, and work with fractions.
- Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, make sound decisions, use good judgment, and estimate project time and material needs.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work on a golf course is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic defects and equipment problems.
- Analyze equipment failures, determine problems and causes, and recommend solutions.
- Repair equipment systems, including brakes, engines, transmissions, and electrical systems.
- Perform regular maintenance testing of equipment and machinery, including checking oil, fuel, and water, to maintain quality assurance and performance.
- Maintain an inventory of parts and supplies, order them when necessary, and follow city purchasing rules and regulations.
- Operate assigned equipment such as mowers, tractors, and weed eaters.
- Maintain golf course grounds and buildings, including raking bunkers, mowing tees, fairways, and roughs, and maintaining the driving range.
- Participate in the daily setup for play.
- Communicate courteously and professionally with coworkers and the public.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
