Assistant Mechanic, Golf Maintenance

About the role

The Assistant Mechanic position is part of the Golf Course Maintenance Team at IronOaks at Sun Lakes. The community is located in Chandler and Sun Lakes, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Understand the game of golf and the role of equipment maintenance in safety, quality, and aesthetics.
• Communicate with the Lead Mechanic, Equipment Manager, or the Assistant Superintendent on daily/weekly work assignments to ensure all needed equipment is available when needed; identify and correct performance problems; complete repairs and adjustments.
• Collaborate with the Equipment Manager and Lead Mechanic to create capital equipment budgets and execute daily, monthly, and annual budgets.
• Avoid safety violations and ensure all equipment is being properly cleaned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment; ensure all equipment is being properly cleaned.
• Assist with the implementation of a thorough preventative maintenance program for all equipment; identify and correct performance problems; complete repairs/adjustments.
• Work in a safe manner and use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned.
• Be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
• Help train staff members on safe and proper equipment operation; coach team members to be diligent with equipment care and operation; instill the importance of reporting all unsafe conditions.
• Aid in the review of operational challenges; recommend solutions.
• Aid in maintaining records of repairs, equipment and parts inventory, preventative maintenance, and fuel/lubricate usage.
• Aid in inventory and anticipate parts needed to maximize equipment operation and reduce downtime; assist Lead Mechanic or Equipment Manager in considering parts needed.
• Attend educational seminars to stay current with the leading technology and troubleshooting skills needed, as requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience as a mechanic, or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance through references and work history.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Certificates, as required.
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret schematics, reports, plans, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical manuals, and regulatory documents.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills in dealing with team members and the public.
• Must be able to lead by example by taking a proactive position to all issues concerning maintenance and the maintenance staff.
• Must demonstrate initiative—ability to think, work, solve problems, and make independent decisions, based on sound judgment.
• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and meeting timeliness is a must.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.

Skills

• Highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Role model and able to live our BlueStar core values: Honesty and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit.