Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Fellows Creek Golf Club
Canton, MI 48188, USA

Fellows Creek Golf Club, located in Canton, MI, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Mechanic! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon
, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

General Purpose

Performs major and mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel power equipment; keeps all equipment in efficient and operable condition at all times. Organizes and maintains a clean and safe maintenance area; performs related tasks as required.

Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies. Reviews expenses and purchases with department manager for approval. Places orders for parts/supplies as needed for equipment or service and tracks expenses and inventories for budget purposes.

Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment

Performs mower grinding/sharpening; performs a general overhaul of motors and reels; installs and adjusts braking systems

Performs machining or welding work in making fittings used in the repair of maintenance equipment

Maintains records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, and parts ordered

Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus; skilled in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs

Knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems, and mowing equipment maintenance such as grinding, sharpening, and adjustment

Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventative maintenance work

Helps to control costs and expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories, and related items

Incorporates safe work practices in job performance

Regular and reliable attendance

Performs other duties as required

Education/Experience

Certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

Frequently stands and walks; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Occasionally sits, climbs, or balances. Regularly talks or hears. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift up to 100 pounds.

Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); with toxic or caustic materials; in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); may experience vibration. Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions and may face the risk of electrical shock or encounter fumes or airborne pathogens. Frequently works in areas near moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud.

Certificates/Licenses

Valid driver's license;
Mechanic's Certificate from Gas and Diesel Engine Training Seminar

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences

Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., associates may be required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers; equipment manuals may be in English)

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.

With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.

Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.

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