Reel Grinder Technician

Overview

As a reel grinder technician at Cabot Citrus Farms, you will perform work involving the care of large and small equipment, including riding and push mowers. The primary responsibility is to ensure all mowing units are inspected, adjusted, and sharpened properly using grinding equipment.

The Reel Grinder Technician will be required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. The position requires the individual to fulfill a posted work schedule based on operational necessities, as deemed essential by Cabot and its business demands. From time to time, as the weather and golf course conditions demand, overtime shifts may be required. The posted work schedule will be available in advance bi-weekly.

• Ensure a safe, clean, and productive work environment at all times.
• Perform daily mowing unit inspection and operate reel and rotary sharpening equipment.
• Operate a Foley Accu-master spin and relief grinder.
• Familiar with 8/11/14 blade set-up with precision.
• Knowledge of Foley bed knife grinders.
• Grind and set bed knives using precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometer, accugage, and dial indicators).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Diagnose, identify, and correct inconsistencies to achieve an elite appearance of the golf course.
• Understand reel precision grinding and set-up.
• Maintain accurate records and document equipment repairs, parts, and inventories used.
• Track data; ensure all equipment daily check-in records are completed accurately.
• Operate all department equipment responsibly and safely at all times.
• Clean and inspect all equipment and buildings daily as per company standards.
• Maintain a pleasant and professional manner when addressing associates, contractors, sales personnel, and guests that may enter the premises.
• Learn golf terminology and understand the importance of each playable area such as green, tees, fairway, and bunker.
• Adhere to the Cabot Employee Reference Handbook; policies, rules, and guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• Two years’ experience as a Golf Course Equipment Technician.
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate the majority of resort maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Act as an ambassador for Cabot and a role model for staff and others.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Follow oral and written directions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to obtain First Aid Training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Positive, can-do attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
• Willingness to adapt to new methods and standards.
• Previous mechanical experience or transferable skill set.
• Experience with the operations of Foley grinding units.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Communicate verbally with staff members and customers with or without the use of two-way radios.
• Spend long hours moving around, walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, shoveling and/or raking.
• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly; lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects.
• Work with and around motorized equipment movement hazards and misdirected golf balls.