Maintenance Technician (Golf)
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician assists the Golf Superintendent with all aspects of golf course maintenance, supervises work crews on daily and weekend schedules, performs general construction and repairs, applies fertilizers and chemicals, and keeps the course manicured. The role includes irrigation maintenance, turf care, equipment maintenance, course checks, and upkeep of clubhouse and maintenance facilities. The employee may need to use a personal vehicle at times. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check before employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to operate golf course equipment, a bobcat, dump truck, and backhoe.
- Knowledge of basic carpentry and plumbing, manual and electric hand tools, basic golf course equipment and machinery repair, and light construction trades.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to make decisions in the absence of the Golf Superintendent.
- Ability to maintain equipment records and troubleshoot minor equipment breakdowns.
- Ability to work with the general public and course users.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license within six months of employment.
- Ability to maintain records on chemical and fertilizer applications.
- Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check before employment.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in lawn care maintenance or golf course maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Repair irrigation systems, including plumbing and electrical components; assist with water controllers and hand-water greens, tees, and fairways.
- Maintain the course through mowing, removing dead trees and storm damage, seeding and aerating, changing pins, weed eating, and raking sand traps.
- Spray chemicals and apply fertilizers to turf areas.
- Supervise work crews on daily and weekend schedules.
- Perform carpentry and plumbing repairs to clubhouse and maintenance facilities; build and repair fences and blow out water lines.
- Operate equipment such as a bobcat, backhoe, and dump truck to reconstruct course areas and address holes and water leaks.
- Perform frost and course checks and report course playability to the clubhouse.
- Maintain equipment through fluid and filter changes and sharpening or changing mower blades, reels, and bed knives.
- Prepare parts lists, order or pick up parts as needed, and maintain equipment records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain records of chemical and fertilizer applications.
- Conduct oneself professionally and respectfully with internal and external contacts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
