GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC

Department:  Maintenance                              

JOB SUMMARY:

The Equipment Technician/Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the entire fleet of golf course maintenance equipment including some golf cart maintenance while placing safety as a top priority.

REPORTS TO:       Golf Course Superintendent

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment.
• Communicate any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent in a timely manner.
• Help to instruct and train golf course staff regarding preventative maintenance, and the proper cleaning and safe operation of equipment.
• Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work including the ability to recognize when priorities need to be reassessed.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance program and orders repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Keeps records for equipment repair and preventative maintenance for all equipment.
• Spends time out in the field checking the performance of equipment and making repairs or adjustments in the field when necessary
• Oversees the shop area cleanliness.
• Provides exceptional quality of cut daily on all pieces of mowing equipment.
• Will be encouraged to participate in on course maintenance activities when necessary or when time allows.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accomplishes all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• ·       High school diploma or equivalent.
• ·       Secondary education in a mechanic related field preferred but not required.
• ·       4 years minimum experience on equipment maintenance or closely related field
• ·       Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the golf maintenance field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• ·       Skilled in the use of a variety of tools.
• ·       Working knowledge of all golf course maintenance equipment preferred.
• ·       Skilled in welding and light metal fabrication.
• ·       Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• ·       Ability to diagnose mechanical issues and determine appropriate repairs and maintenance.
• ·       Maintain a current valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:                                                          The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ABOUT US:

Blue Heron Hills established in 1987 is a semi-private 18-hole golf course located in Macedon NY.  Blue Heron Hills is looking for a hardworking, hands on, motivated individual to support our golf course operations and maintenance programs.  We are looking for a Head Mechanic to continue supporting the grounds team allowing us to provide the excellent course conditions we are accustomed to. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

Very competitive wage. (DOE)

Paid time off.

Golf Privileges.

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Email application and resume to:

Dan Hite at BlueHeronHillsGolf@gmail.com