Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance Supervisor – (Golf Maintenance Mechanic)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains proper operating function of golf course equipment and performs major and minor equipment repairs. Duties may include, but are not limited to: team building, environmental compliance, managing work requests, running diagnostic tests on equipment, performing vendor management tasks, training and maintaining certification of all staff, orienting new employees, reporting, and make decisions on technical issues, diagnoses, or procedures. Works under the supervision of the Superintendent focusing on long-term and short-term operating objectives.

Requirements

Knowledge of turf equipment terminology.
Knowledge of turf equipment and maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of supervisor methodology.
Working knowledge of fluid hydraulics.
Working knowledge of turf equipment electronics.
Working knowledge of gas and arc welding.
Working knowledge of fabrication of specialty tools.
Working knowledge of gas and diesel engines.
Knowledge of reel/bed knife grinding and maintenance.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, internal and external customers.
Frequent standing with some walking and sitting.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move 100 pounds.
Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills.
Frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Skills in the use of computers.
Skills in troubleshooting vehicle maintenance issues.
Skills in customer service.

Nice To Haves

Stay current with industry trends and training.

Responsibilities

Manages staff; effectively recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leave of absence, grievances, work schedules and assignments and administers personnel and related procedures.
Explains and interprets regulation and procedures coordinates and directs work schedules and systems.
Schedule and perform appropriate preventative maintenance work.
Perform routine functions of maintenance and repairs of golf course/project equipment; tractors, riding mowers and hand mowers, etc.
Keep service records on all equipment and major repairs to facilitate historical evaluations.
Maintain shop working area in neat, orderly fashion and uphold working conditions in compliance with all appropriate safety standards.
Work with Superintendent and Golf Maintenance Crew with safety and training on the proper use of equipment with entire staff.
Assists with complex repairs; troubleshoots and oversees complex repairs with lower level employees; perform repairs as needed.
Make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines.
Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.
Meet with Superintendent and senior management to discuss procedures and improvements for golf equipment maintenance and repair operations.