Mechanic - Chester Golf Club

Leroy Springs & Company INC

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Mechanic services and repairs golf course equipment, changes fluids, air filters and hydraulics to maintain standard operations. Leroy Springs & Company is a family of brands rooted in nonprofit recreation, with a legacy lasting more than 80 years. They believe all people should benefit from affordable outdoor recreation, education and wellness opportunities. Their portfolio includes the Anne Springs Close Greenway, four historic golf courses, Springmaid Mountain Retreat, and the FLYERS Afterschool program. With over 500 dedicated employees, their culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision for a vibrant future, offering opportunities to grow, connect, and make a lasting impact in outdoor seasonal jobs, non-traditional education positions, or the nonprofit, golf, or parks and recreation industries.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the general operation of golf course equipment
Knowledge of preventative maintenance for all golf course equipment
Requires a mechanical ability; ability to use common mechanical tools
Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Ability to maintain effective working relationships; excellent customer service skills
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three years’ experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Valid SC Driver’s license
Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training; will train

Nice To Haves

Vocational diploma in mechanics preferred

Responsibilities

Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs various golf course maintenance equipment (i.e. mowers/tractors, rollers, etc.)
Communicates and prioritizes needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment to supervisor
Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment
Ability to grind reels and set appropriate tolerance
Maintains preventative maintenance schedule (i.e. oil, grease, air, gas, etc.)
Assists in parts inventory and maintain a clean and organized workshop; orders supplies and parts as needed
Prepares routine reports and records of maintenance equipment as required
Operates variety of equipment (i.e. hand and power tools, golf carts, backhoe, tractor/mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, spray equipment, sod cutters, dump truck, turf maintenance equipment, mechanic's tools, plumbing tools, electrician's tools, welding tools, torches, etc.)
Cleans equipment and vehicles as necessary
Maintains a clean and safe work environment
Other duties as assigned