Maintenance Equipment Mechanic - Golf Course

• Lubricates and services all course maintenance equipment.
• Maintains service records for all equipment.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in automobiles, trucks, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in landscaping maintenance.
• Tears down motors and performs general overhauling.
• Repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, sirens, hydraulic systems, and high pressure pumps and valves.
• Installs and adjusts brakes.
• Installs batteries, tires, wiring, and glass.
• May do some machining or welding work in making fittings used in automotive equipment.
• May do occasional automotive type painting or body and fender work.
• Establishes and maintains safety procedures for using equipment.
• Trains operators in care of new equipment.
• Responsible for the proper cleanliness and organization of equipment, shop, tools, and supply rooms.
• Does mower grinding/sharpening.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• Previous experience of three (3) years at a golf course
• Must have working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus.
• Must be skilled in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools.
• Must be skilled in various types of mechanical repairs listed above.
• Must have knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines.
• Must have the ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
• Must be in good physical condition to perform above job duties.  Duties require long periods of standing, kneeling, squatting, bending, and lifting requirements of up to 50 pounds.
• Must have high tolerance to work long hours in the sun and heat and inclement weather.
• Must have ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees, management and the public.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must be insurable for automobile insurance with company’s auto insurance carrier.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English