Golf Equipment Mechanic

Golf Equipment Mechanic

Summary of Duties:

General Under general supervision, the Golf Equipment.

Mechanic is responsible for ensuring all golf course equipment and/or grounds maintenance equipment is maintained, repaired and operational at all times, and for operating specialized equipment in the maintenance shop and on the course or park property. 

Essential Job Functions:

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs all golf course and grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles, and high usage equipment (reel and tee mowers, riding mowers, tractors, etc.). 

• Develops and directs the operation of the preventative maintenance program for all golf course and grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles. • Maintains and prioritizes daily work orders. 

• Uses specialized computer software to record and track equipment and supply inventories, and maintenance records. 

• Conducts purchasing, receiving, vehicle record maintenance, departmental billing, inventory control, and safety checklists for equipment. 

• Advises the Golf Superintendent of course maintenance/owner on capital equipment purchases.

Operates specialized equipment required in the upkeep and operation of the golf course and/or park property. 

• May lead the work of other golf course or park operations employees. 

• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential. 

Marginal Duties: 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Typical Decisions:

• The incumbent determines preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment; diagnoses malfunctions of equipment and determines appropriate resolutions; operates equipment within the guidelines of the appropriate Operator’s Manual; and determines appropriate inventory levels of parts and supplies. 

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of:

General understanding of golf course maintenance operations. Working knowledge of maintenance and repair of a broad variety of mechanical equipment used for golf course and park grounds maintenance. Knowledge of purchasing and inventory calculations and control. 

Skills and Abilities: 

Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating maintenance equipment; inventory control; and basic safety standards. 

Education: 

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. 

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of golf course and park grounds maintenance equipment. Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. 

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Class C Driver’s license for golf course.  ASE certified is not required, but preferred.