Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Conduct and effective preventative maintenance program in conjunction with operators to reduce mechanical failure and poor performance on all golf course equipment
• Repair of all golf course maintenance equipment
• Keep repair records on all equipment
• Maintain a clean shop area and keep it orderly and efficient
• Maintain an adequate supply of parts through requisitions to the Purchasing Manager
• Monitor gas and fuel levels in storage tanks
• Assure proper disposal of all related hazardous materials

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• 1-3 years Mechanic experience
• Knowledge of small engine repair or automotive
• Must have excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Will train the right mechanic if person has no reel grinding skills
• Knowledge in hydraulic systems
• Must be highly motivated, goal driven and self-starter
• Must be able to work with an assistant mechanic

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Often required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for hours at a time without sitting
• Frequent requirement to sit, climb or balance, stoop, crawl, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls
• Moderate exposure to all working elements
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Noise level is typically loud
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays