Head Equipment Technician

JOB TITLE:                          Head Equipment Technician

DEPARTMENT:                    Golf Maintenance

REPORTS TO:                     Superintendent

JOB CLASSIFICATION:      Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:  The Head Mechanic works independently while performing major and minor mechanical repairs on small and heavy equipment used in golf course maintenance.   He/she performs diagnostic activities for vehicle and operating equipment repair and ensures that all equipment is operational and in good working condition.

JOB DUTIES:

- Sharpens and adjusts cutting reels and blades within a few thousands of an inch.

- Performs maintenance and mechanical repairs and maintenance management techniques in order to maintain a variety of commercial lawn, construction, and renovations equipment with an emphasis on small engine repairs.

- Inspects and diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic defects and problems in small and heavy equipment, and other mechanical equipment, including tractors, backhoes, mowers, weedeaters, chainsaws, scooters, edgers, concrete cutters, and related equipment.

- Performs accurate measurements and tolerances.

- Analyzes vehicle and equipment failures; determines problems and causes; recommends solutions.

- Performs a variety of minor and major vehicle and equipment repair including engine overhaul, chassis and suspension repair, air conditioning repair, and electrical repair activities.

- Reads and interprets blueprints and schematic, wiring diagrams, hydrostatic systems and components.

- Operates shop machinery, including lathes, presses, grinders, and blasters.

- Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.

- Assists in the general maintenance and cleaning of the shop.

- Makes frequent field calls and repairs equipment on site.

- Manages shop facility to include keeping inventory of tools and supplies, shop safety and cleanliness, and accurate records on equipment and materials.

- Assists with supervision by providing group leader oversight and training to staff in the proper operation and care of equipment.

- Maintains repair and preventive maintenance records.

- Makes emergency repairs to equipment when needed.

- Ensures all equipment has been serviced, tested and cleaned prior to use.

- Performs other duties as assigned by management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of OSHA standards and other environmental safety standards, as applied to chemicals and compounds

- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

- Climb and work from ladders

- Perform rigorous physical work for sustained periods

- Ability to work in confined spaces underneath equipment

- Must be able to work effectively in a noisy environment, inside and outside, in all elements, in all seasons, and be free of any debilitating allergies.

- Must be able to walk 2-5 miles per day

- Able to operate a variety of heavy-duty equipment and turf equipment preferred.