What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golf Course Mechanic position at Macon-Bibb County Government?
The Golf Course Mechanic maintains proper operating function of golf course equipment and performs major and minor equipment repairs.The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Schedule and perform appropriate preventative maintenance work.
- Perform routine functions of maintenance and repairs of golf course/project equipment; tractors, riding mowers and hand mowers.
- Keep all mowing equipment operable and properly sharpened.
- Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in the many types of golf course maintenance equipment.
- Maintenance and Repairs on hydraulic and electric components of equipment.
- Keep service records on all equipment and major repairs to facilitate historical evaluations.
- Maintain shop working area in neat, orderly fashion and observe working conditions in compliance with all appropriate safety and compliance laws.
- Work with Superintendent and Golf Maintenance Crew in training and safety of equipment with entire staff.
- Maintain appropriate inventory control.
- Ability to keep current with industry trends and training.
- Assist with mechanical problems in other departments and provide assistance to homeowners and guest in emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Golf Course Mechanic should possess, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
The Golf Course Mechanic must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:
- Knowledge of golf course layout, rules, and etiquette.
- General knowledge of golf course equipment maintenance. (back lapping, height adjustment and bed knife adjustment.
- Knowledge of proper operation of golf course equipment.
- Ability to maintain simple records.
- Ability to effectively communicate with Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Maintenance Crew.
- Skills in written and oral communication.
- Basic working knowledge of personal computers and ability to use word processing and database programs to maintain records as required.
- Ability to drive a golf cart.
- Ability to research information on equipment.
If you have any problems submitting your application, please contact the NeoGov Applicant Support Hotline Toll Free at 855-524-5627, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET)
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