Turf Equipment Technician​/Mechanic

Architects Golf Club seeks an experienced equipment mechanic for its Golf Course Maintenance department. The ideal candidate will have golf course experience as a mechanic or related experience. Duties include repairing and maintaining all golf course equipment. The position requires language, mathematical and reasoning cozin skills and physical demands such as regularly lifting and/or moving up to 10‑50 lbs; specific vision ability is required for close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Conduct an effective preventative maintenance program in conjunction with operators to reduce mechanical failure and poor performance on all golf course equipment
• Repair all equipment and golf carts
• Keep repair and maintenance records on all equipment
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical problems for all maintenance equipment
• Set heights and sharpen blades on the cutting units
• Make cuts, welds and braze as needed in repairing equipment and mowing units
• Price comparison on all related parts and materials before ordering
• Maintain an adequate supply of parts through requisitions to the Purchasing Manager
• Monitor gas and fuel levels in storage tanks
• Assure proper disposal of all related hazardous materials
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or manager
• Properly service and maintain all types of Golf Course Equipment
• Assist Superintendent/Assistant in training staff on safe equipment use
• Maintain daily sharpness and height of reel mowers
• Order parts and supplies to facilitate equipment repair
• Spot check equipment performance in the field
• Work on the golf course as needed
• Carries out preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment
• Inspects equipment for operating deficiencies
• Repairs and adjusts equipment
• Assists in maintaining repair records on all equipment
• Assists in establishing and maintaining safety procedures for using equipment
• Maintains fuel consumption and supplies records
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly shop operation

• Prefer a certificate from college or technical school

• Prefer golf course experience
• Knowledge of small engine repair
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Ability to inspect equipment and related components
• Must be highly motivated, goal‑driven and self‑starter
• Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
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• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Often required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend, and kneel for five hours at a time without sitting
• Frequently required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, crawl, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30–lbs occasionally
• Specific vision abilities include close, eyiti distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards
• Daily exposure to dusts and pollens
• Noise level is typically loud
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season
• Work weekends and holidays