Mechanic

Troon • Crownsville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Preserve at Eisenhower Golf Club, located in Crownsville, MD, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Mechanic! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management. The mechanic reports to the golf course superintendent and/or the assistant golf course superintendent and oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the golf course assets. This program includes the diagnostics and repair of failing equipment, keeping records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment, and placing orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment or service. The mechanic properly communicates any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to the golf course superintendent and/or the assistant golf course superintendent. The mechanic places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building.

Requirements

• Working knowledge if light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
• Working knowledge of reel units.
• Skill in the use of variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types if mechanical repairs.
• Working knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
• Ability to move heavy objects.
• Ability to work in variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
• Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications as specified by supervisor.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failure in various golf course maintenance equipment, including, diesel-, electric-, electric- and gasoline- powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
• Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
• Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Keeps a complete set or records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, cost of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
• Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.
• Oversees the shop area maintenance.
• Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed