Mechanic Apprentice

About the role

Links at Perry Cabin, located in Saint Michaels, MD, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Mechanic Apprentice. We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Reviews expenses and purchases with department manager for approval.
• Places orders for parts/supplies as needed for equipment or service and tracks expenses and inventories for budget purposes.
• Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Performs mower grinding/sharpening; performs a general overhaul of motors and reels; installs and adjusts braking systems.
• Maintains records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, and parts ordered.
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus; skilled in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs.
• Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventative maintenance work.
• Helps to control costs and expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories, and related items.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Frequent physical demands: stands and walks; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; occasionally sits, climbs, or balances; talks or hears; lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift up to 100 pounds.

Physical environment: occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); with toxic or caustic materials; in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); may experience vibration; works in outdoor weather conditions and may face the risk of electrical shock or encounter fumes or airborne pathogens; frequently works in areas near moving mechanical parts; noise level is loud.

Qualifications

Education: Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems, and mowing equipment maintenance such as grinding, sharpening, and adjustment.

Skilled in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs.

Benefits & Other Compensation

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retail Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Additional Compensation – Eligibility for Employee Meals