Assistant Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mechanic repairs and maintains all equipment associated with the Golf Course Maintenance Department by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lubricates and services all golf course maintenance equipment.
• Inspects equipment for operating deficiencies.
• Repairs and adjusts equipment.
• Maintains repair records on all equipment.
• Trains maintenance staff on the proper use of equipment and the correct maintenance methods.
• Demonstrates the use of new equipment.
• Maintains safety procedures for all equipment and keeps required records.
• Trains operators on the care and use of new equipment.
• Performs general overhaul and other preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Adheres to standards and guidelines, as set by Management.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance, Head Superintendent/Project Manager, Equipment Manager, AGM, COO

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in golf course maintenance.
• Proficiency in using or learning to use a grinder effectively.
• Experience working with commercial golf course and grounds equipment.

Qualifications/Skills

• Proficiency in using a grinder or willingness and ability to learn effectively.
• Ability to work with commercial golf course and grounds equipment
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally.
• Ability to understand, interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Licenses or Certificates

Not required.

Physical Requirements (The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and operate; reach with hands and arms; and see, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, bend, push, pull, reach.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 lbs.
• Outside work for extended periods of time and precautions should be taken.

Grooming

• All employees must wear uniform.

Other

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, seasonality, rush jobs or technological.)