Mechanic Semi-Skilled

Department: Golf Course
Date: July 01, 2022
Supervisor: Greens Supervisor

Job Title: Mechanic Semi-Skilled
Starting Salary: $17.0760 / hourly

Date Needed: ASAP
Number of Employees Requested: One
Work Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Position Status: Full-time
Reason Needed: Replacement

Job Title: Mechanic Semi-Skilled
Department: Golf Course
Location: Maintenance Shop

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code: SM-04
Reports to: Greens Supervisor

Under general supervision inspects, diagnoses problems and repairs various equipment and vehicles used in the operation and maintenance of the golf course; performs preventive services on vehicles and equipment to include replacing filters, worn or damaged parts and adding fluids as needed; operates tractors and mowers with attachments to cut and maintain golf greens; operates backhoe to transport sand into sand taps and lift heavy debris;

maintains fairways and grounds surrounding golf facility, prunes, waters and fertilizers plants and shrubbery; collects and disposes of garbage and performs additional duties in support of the department as needed or upon request.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Inspects and repairs gasoline and diesel powered equipment.
• Repairs or replaces belts, hoses, fuel and hydraulic lines.
• Inspects tires for wear and tear; plugs holes or replaces tires as needed; stockpiles worn or damaged tires for disposal.
• Replaces blown bulbs and fuses, inspects signaling equipment and safety lights to ensure proper operation.
• Replaces worn electrical wiring in vehicles and equipment.
• Rebuilds hydraulic motors, installs clutches, replaces blades and other repairs on lawnmowers and other small equipment, test equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Rebuilds carburetors and adjusts idling as needed.
• Performs minor repairs on golf carts to including tightening or adjusting steering columns.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment, checks fluid levels to include, oil, water, and hydraulic fluids.
• Inspects brakes to ensure proper operation, replaces bad brake pads or adds fluid as needed.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance service on equipment replacing air, fuel, and hydraulic filter.
• Operates greens mower with attachment to cut grass on golf greens, empties excess grass in disposal site.
• May use grading machine to level and smoothes sand traps.
• May operate tractor with attachments to cut larger areas around facility.
• May operate backhoe to lift heavy debris and sand.
• Using drag net cleans fairways of grass clippings.
• Operates aerifier to groom and maintain golf green.
• Using fairway mower grooms and maintains golf green.
• Operates verti-cutter to thin golf green as needed.
• Assists in cutting and maintaining fairways and grounds surrounding pro shop.
• Using chain saw cuts low hanging limbs from trees along course.
• Using string trimmer edges sidewalk and areas not easily accessible.
• Assists in repairing leaks in irrigation system upon request.
• Assist in maintaining plants and shrubbery by pruning, watering and fertilizing.
• Collects garbage or other debris along course.
• May assist in cutting and maintaining golf tees.
• Assists in making repairs to include laying sod as needed.
• Distributes fertilizer and grass seeds on course.
• Maintains and cleans shop to ensure work area is free of debris and possible safety hazards.
• Drives service truck to pick up supplies or parts needed for repairs.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or upon request.

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Diploma/GED or demonstrated level of proficiency.

Experience
Minimum three years…