Golf Course Maintenance- Assist Mechanic

Description The assistant equipment manager assists and/or works independently of the equipment manager in repairing and maintaining various gasoline- and diesel-powered golf course maintenance equipment. The assistant equipment manager also assists in maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building, contributes to a preventative maintenance program, and places safety procedures as a top priority. Typical functions: Communicates any needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment with the equipment manager and/or assistant superintendent. Inspects, diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis. Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work. Sets up and modifies new equipment as needed. Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment. Keeps maintenance equipment fueled, oiled, and inspected; and performs related tasks as required. Assist in maintaining a clean and well-organized parts inventory room. Assisting in an effective, daily inspection of golf course maintenance equipment. Requirements • Working knowledge of the general operation of gasoline-, and diesel- and electric-powered equipment, the proper methods of servicing golf course equipment, and the repair and adjustment of power mowing equipment. • Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession. • Adhering to the proper recycling and/or disposal of various oils, compounds, and other fluids (antifreeze, oil filters, etc.). Skills/ educational requirements • Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. • Possession of a valid driver's license.