Golf Course Maintenance: Head Mechanic

Madden's on Gull Lake•Brainerd, MN

33d•$25 - $31

About The Position

Madden's is an award-winning resort, located on more than 1,000 acres, that anticipates the wishes and desires of vacationers and offers them fantastic golf, upscale dining, lakeside spa, tennis, activity programs for children, biking, shopping, and art gallery with painting classes and almost every kind of on-the-water recreation possible in Minnesota, including fishing. Madden’s has distinguished itself by an emphasis on gracious hospitality, quality, and diversity. Our philosophy is simply to provide the best that Minnesota has to offer. Madden’s is currently seeking a full-time Head Mechanic/Equipment Manager. The EM is a key member to the entire resort as they are responsible for repair, maintenance, and safe operation of all golf course equipment, mowers, carts, resort-owned vehicles and more. The EM will assist the GCS in implementing a preventative maintenance program, and ensures all equipment and vehicles support the daily needs for the resort and golf courses.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, with at least two years of experience maintaining and repairing golf course equipment and/or similar type equipment.
Knowledge of both gas and diesel engines.
Ability to work in a team and coordinate work functions with fellow workers.
Maintains a proactive “Can-do” attitude.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with the operation and maintenance of reel mowers.
Keeps current with new production methods, techniques, and materials by work assignment locations.
Preferred experience in welding and fabrication.
Follows Madden’s “Core Values”

Responsibilities

Plans, performs and oversees routine and preventive maintenance on golf course, resort and owners equipment and vehicles. This includes larger diesel machines, golf carts, small and large mowers, and highway vehicles.
Troubleshoots, prioritizes and makes repairs to equipment and vehicles as necessary.
Keeps accurate and organized records of maintenance and repairs to all equipment.
Develop and implement scheduled preventive maintenance and repair programs for all turf equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Grind mower reels in the fall or as needed during the summer.
Direct and oversee activities of assistant mechanic to include training.
Performs daily mower setup and adjustments on both reel and rotary mowers
Maintain a neat, clean and organized shop.
Organize and maintain a detailed inventory of all equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Clean and maintain all shop equipment to keep it good working order.
Advise Superintendent of any expensive repairs needed prior to ordering parts.
Assist resort guests with minor repairs, such as, flat tires or jump starts.
Assist the GCS with planning and tracking annual capital and operating equipment expenses.
Assist in training of personnel on daily equipment and vehicle inspections.
Maintains flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the Superintendent or the Assistant Superintendent.
Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
Attend training and staff meetings. Continuing education courses available
Regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.