Seasonal Mechanic

United States Polo Association • Wellington, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, setup, and overall management of the National Polo Center's turf equipment fleet, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and specialty equipment supporting Polo Operations and Hospitality. This position ensures equipment remains safe, reliable, and operational while maintaining exceptional mower performance and quality of cut. The Seasonal Mechanic leads and develops the Assistant Equipment Manager, oversees preventive maintenance, shop operations and records. This position, located in Wellington, FL, is a seasonal position that begins in the fall and lasts through April.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, and turf equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Proficiency in reel and bedknife grinding, reel-to-bedknife adjustment, cutting-unit setup, and quality-of-cut diagnostics.
• Thorough understanding of reel mower operation and the relationship between equipment setup and turf quality.
• Welding and general fabrication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, record-keeping, and inventory-management skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop an Assistant Equipment Manager.
• Working knowledge of shop safety and applicable environmental requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and prioritize changing operational needs.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree, certificate, or formal training in Turfgrass Equipment Management, Diesel/Automotive Technology, Small Engine Repair, or related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of turf equipment maintenance, equipment management, or comparable mechanical experience preferred.
• Golf course, sports turf, polo, or similar high-quality turf equipment experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated reel grinding and precision mower setup experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain turf equipment, tractors, utility vehicles, engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, and specialty equipment.
• Perform reel and bedknife grinding, bedknife replacement, reel-to-bedknife adjustment, height-of-cut setup, cutting-unit inspection, and mower adjustments necessary to maintain consistent, high-quality playing surfaces.
• Develop, schedule, manage, and perform a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the equipment fleet.
• Lead and train the Assistant Equipment Manager in diagnostics, repair, reel grinding, mower setup, fabrication, and preventive maintenance.
• Routinely inspect mowing equipment in field conditions to evaluate quality of cut, cutting-unit setup, and equipment performance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop and appropriate inventories of parts, filters, fluids, bedknives, reels, hardware, tools, and supplies.
• Perform welding, machining, cutting, and general fabrication necessary for equipment repairs, modifications, and operational projects.
• Establish maintenance schedules and maintain accurate records of equipment hours, repairs, preventive maintenance, parts usage, and costs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and organizational requirements, including proper handling and disposal of oils, fluids, batteries, tires, and other regulated materials.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED