Assistant Equipment Technician

Job Description

Job Description

ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

JOB TITLE : Asst. Equipment Technician

WORK AREA : Golf Course

DEPARTMENT : Golf Maintenance

REPORTS TO : Superintendent

JOB CLASSIFICATION : Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY : The Assistant Mechanic works closely with the Lead Mechanic and Superintendent in all necessary maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures to ensure golf equipment is in proper working condition. He / she fills in for the Mechanic when needed.

This is an expected learning position with the understanding of upward movement to the Head Mechanic position in time.

You will not be expected to know all the below listed duties at job start, but basic mechanical aptitude will allow for golf maintenance specific procedures. The successful incumbent will be expected to have learned the below listed duties within one year and mastered them by year two.

JOB DUTIES :

• Responsible for ensuring various Golf Course Maintenance equipment (large tractors / backhoe, a variety of commercial mowers, aerators, sprayers, hand-held blowers, etc.) are properly cared for and operational.
• Sharpens and adjusts cutting reels and blades within a few thousands of an inch.
• Performs maintenance and mechanical repairs and maintenance management techniques in order to maintain a variety of commercial lawn, construction, and renovations equipment with an emphasis on small engine repairs.
• Makes frequent field calls and repairs equipment on site.
• Maintains repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Orders necessary parts and supplies.
• Maintains and cares for repair shop facilities.
• Makes emergency repairs to equipment when needed.
• Ensures all equipment has been serviced, tested and cleaned prior to use.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Monday - 6am to 2 : 30pm

Tuesday - 6am to 4 : 30pm

Wednesday / Thursday 6am to 2 : 30pm

Friday - 6am to 11 : 30am

Saturday and Sunday 6am to 10 : 30am (if working the weekend)

Weekend work is required at points of the season.