Trade Technician - Golf Course

Purpose PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A JOB DESCRIPTION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A POSTING FOR A VACANCY To see a list of job postings, please click HERE Performs skilled mechanical work on Blacklick Woods Golf Course equipment, vehicles, and/or buildings/structures; performs related construction and maintenance duties; may supervise tasks of small number of employees completing related projects; may perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintains related records. Example of Duties Performs golf cart, mowers and equipment maintenance and mechanical repairs, tune and overhaul engines, rebuild and replace hydraulic systems, change fluids, and replace lights, tires, batteries, radiators. Coordinates and/or participate in training. Performs golf cart and vehicle body repair and spray painting. Performs maintenance on golf carts, including major and minor repairs of electrical system, drivetrains, steering, brakes, etc. Coordinates vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance program. May fabricate or modify parts and equipment. Responsible for multiple aspects of building maintenance management including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, etc., for a large public facility such as Golf Course Activities Building, District Office, etc. Maintains vehicle and equipment logs. May be required to assist on maintenance and golf course projects as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education/Experience: Completion of secondary education (high school or GED) plus some additional vocational-technical training or other specialized formal education or equivalent in golf cart repair, construction, or equipment/vehicle mechanics and at least three years' experience in golf cart repair, mechanics, construction, or vehicular maintenance and repair or equivalent. Attendance: Being present at work is an essential function of the position. Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with visitors and members of the public, contractors, other management staff, employees throughout the park district, and subordinates; ability to explain technical information in everyday language which non-technical people can understand. Ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports. Communication occurs daily. Technology Skills: Demonstrated experience using computers, web-based programs, e-mail, and Microsoft Office products. Working knowledge of GPS and GIS systems. Mathematical Skills: Ability to deal with non-verbal symbols in formulas, equations or graphs; ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; ability to calculate fractions, decimals, percentages; ability to recognize errors and make corrections. Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and apply construction and management principles to solve every day work problems. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to establish effective working relationships as supervisor of a work unit; ability to read, interpret, and convey directions from blueprints, plans, and sketches. Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio driver license, insurable by the Park District's insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, lift, carry, talk and hear, operate two-way radio, and heavy equipment, sit, work with hands, drive park vehicles, etc. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to use power and hand tools, complete reports, use computers, phones, etc. Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee also spends a portion of their time working in a shop or office setting using telephones, computers, copiers, printers, etc. Any Additional Information: Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, work crew, contractors, etc. Other Information The above Description represents the essential and most significant duties of this position. It is not intended to exclude other work duties, assignments and responsibilities not mentioned herein. Supervision Received: Golf Course Manager, Assistant Golf Course Manager Given: May supervise part-time, intermittent and/or seasonal personnel FLSA Status Given the nature of this classification's duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Non-Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act and, therefore, is entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time. Core Values Attendance: Is at work as scheduled; reports to work on time; follows proper procedures for requesting leave or calling off. Policies & Procedures: Follows established policies and procedures; inquires of supervisor if unclear on policy/procedure, includes following safety policies, procedures and protocols. Professionalism: Handles the responsibilities of the position in an effective manner; maintains integrity and appropriate behavior in dealing with conflicts and challenges with the public, co-workers, and managers; offers differing points of view in an acceptable manner. Team Player: Supports other members of the organization in accomplishing their goals and projects; recognizes and credits others for their contribution in achieving goals. Positive Attitude: Supports Metro Parks established priorities at all times; cultivates team environment; exhibits enthusiasm while carrying out responsibilities; looks for solutions to work conflicts and challenges. Productivity: Thoroughly completes work in a timely manner; organizes and plans assignments well or follows supervisory instructions well with little explanation; follows-up as needed. Quality: Demonstrates technical competence, meets job expectations; completes assignments with few errors. Initiative: Does not wait to be told what to do; appropriately makes suggestions for improvements; does not hesitate when things do not go according to routine and quickly adjust to meet exceptions. Interpersonal Communication: Interacts with others with tact and courtesy; communicates clearly and effectively; shares information with supervisor or coworkers to achieve goals; responsive to the public.