About the Role
Get paid to play golf! Not, not by becoming a Tour Pro but receiving free golf privileges for you and your immediate family members when you join our team as a crucial partner on our Maintenance Staff. Leverage your talents as an Equipment Manager and, as one of your many benefits, play golf for free at any of our three managed facilities. We’ll even throw in a golf cart to use for your round! Additional benefits include health coverage, uniforms, meals, PTO, and vacation accrual.
Columbia Point Golf Course is looking for a skilled and motivated Equipment Manager to keep our operation running at peak performance. As one of the Tri-Cities’ most popular public courses, we rely on well-maintained equipment to deliver excellent playing conditions every day—and that’s where you come in.
Purpose:
As a Mechanic, you’ll provide support to the Golf Course Maintenance department. This position is responsible for aiding the Golf Course Superintendent with the maintenance and upkeep of golf carts, other vehicles, and mechanical equipment at the golf course.
Essential Functions:
Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects of golf course maintenance equipment. Perform general overhaul of motors.
Repair transmission, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, and high-pressure pumps and valves.
Install and adjust brakes; install batteries, tires, wiring, and glass.
Diagnose mechanical trouble and schedule appropriate preventive maintenance work. Perform preventive maintenance work including but not limited to oils and filters replacement and greasing of equipment.
Machine and weld equipment. Grind and sharpen mower blades, reels and bed knives. Instruct employees in the safe, efficient operation and care of mowing and other equipment.
Repair other departmental buildings and equipment as needed.
Perform Golf Course maintenance tasks as necessary
ACCURATE AND TIMELY RECORD KEEPING IS A MUST!
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum two (2) years general mechanic experience - High School diploma preferred.
Demonstrate mechanical skill using a wide variety of equipment repair tools.
Must be highly motivated and willing to work as a team. Ability to follow oral and written direction.
Ability to understand and follow safety guidelines and company safety policies.
Golf Course experience preferred including repairing/maintaining reel and rotary mowers.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old.
Ideal candidate will have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Ideal candidates will have good attendance and punctuality; we start early in the AM and being on time will be critical to success in this role.
Knowledge of:
Automotive apparatus and repair
Light construction and maintenance equipment
Internal combustion engines, electronics and hydraulics
Golf course mowers and equipment
Compensation: $24-26 an hour DOE.
Why Columbia Point GC
A scenic, high-energy course along the Columbia River
Supportive leadership and a collaborative maintenance team
Stable, year-round employment with meaningful impact on course quality
A chance to take pride in the condition players see every day
If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to help shape the playing experience at one of Eastern Washington’s favorite courses, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Are you able to pass a pre-employment drug screen?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Mechanic: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person