Golf Course Mechanic/Equipment Technician

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Equipment Mechanic is responsible for ensuring that all golf course related equipment is in an efficient, operable, and safe condition and works independently to repair and maintain various golf maintenance equipment while maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building. Contributes to a preventative maintenance program and warrants safety procedures a top priority.

Experience Requirements:

- Performs preventative maintenance, inspects, conducts repairs, and maintains all mechanized and motorized vehicles and equipment. Inspects, diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs mechanical defects and/or failures on a variety of golf course vehicles and equipment. - Communicates any requirements, issues, and concerns relating to maintenance or repair of equipment with the Superintendent and works to prioritize repair and maintenance work. - Ensures equipment is inspected, fueled, oiled and lubricated, and safely operable; performs related tasks as required. - Maintains preventative maintenance, inspection, service, and repair records on all vehicles and equipment. - Sets up and modifies new equipment as needed. - Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment - Establishes and maintains preventative maintenance schedules for oil, grease, filters, air, gas, etc. - Performing tasks associated with maintaining properly performing cutting units, including adjusting heights, reel adjustments, grinding wheels, and blades of reel mowers. - Maintains a clean and well-organized parts inventory room and maintains accurate inventory of all equipment and parts; assists in identifying and ordering parts and equipment as needed.

Education Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent, and at least three years of related experience and/or training as a mechanic on golf course equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Must be detail oriented, organized, and efficient and have the ability to recognize the level of quality acceptable to keep equipment and facilities continually looking their best. - Must be able to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively with peers, management, and vendors. - Must possess an excellent work ethic and be self-motivated with the ability to follow direction and complete tasks on schedule.