Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

• Assist Equipment Manager in running and maintain the shop and equipment of the Agronomy Dept.
• Set-up, check and maintain quality-of-cut on a daily basis as per SOP’s.
• Maintain shop organization and cleanliness.
• Maintain high levels of equipment cleanliness.
• Prepare equipment for use daily.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures.
• Inspect equipment operation on the course, make adjustments as needed avoiding down time if possible.
• Maintain equipment outside of Agronomy to the highest level.
• Assist in operation of equipment when needed.
• Assist with employee operator training as needed.
• Attend club safety meetings and maintain a safe work environment.
• Fabrication and welding repairs of equipment.
• Accurately order parts as needed.
• Run shops and maintenance on equipment when the Equipment Manager is off site.

Note : Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Relationships :

Internal : Agronomy Dept. for effective communication.

External : Members / Guests : To provide excellent service.

Qualifications :

Education / Experience :

Knowledge of golf course equipment maintenance and needs

Certification and / or License Requirement :

Valid state driver’s license and clean MVR report.

Skills :

• Must possess excellent oral and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repairs.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate repairs.
• Requires a working knowledge of golf facility principles, practices and methods and understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.
• Must be able to commit to hours of operation and understand that hours will fluctuate due to the needs of the club equipment.
• High level of confidence.
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions as well as communicate clear instructions.
• Must possess the ability to interact with members and staff on all levels in a professional, positive, and friendly manner.
• Working knowledge of safety around members, guests and staff.
• Position requires a highly professional demeanor with members, guests and staff, adaptability, flexibility, and adherence to a strict level of confidentiality.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to instruct new workers in proper procedures of the Agronomy department.
• Ability to set-up and maintain quality of cut as per SOP’s
• Ability to learn and operate maintenance program.
• Requires working knowledge of the general operation of gasoline, electric, and diesel-powered equipment, the proper methods of servicing golf course equipment, and the repair and adjustment of power mowing equipment.

Working Conditions :

• Flexibility is required in working longer hours during peak times.
• Flexibility is required as needs of the club change and requirements change.
• On-call for snow removal in the winter months.
• Come in early or work late as required.
• Weekend rotation with mechanic staff through summer months.
• Required to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical / Cognitive Activities :

• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires ability to bend, stoop, walk, lift, and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to safely operate equipment, and both mechanical and hand tools.
• Requires working in an outdoor environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Requires working in an outdoor environment on rugged un-even terrain.
• Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings
16 days ago