Heritage Club
Equipment Technician/ Greenkeeper II
Mason, Ohio•Full-time
$18 - $22 hourly
$18 - $22 hourly
About the Job
Pay Rate: $18-$22 per hour.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Golf Course and Grounds, Head Equipment Manager and Assistant Golf Course Superintendents; perform routine manual labor involved in equipment maintenance and golf course maintenance. The Equipment Technician is a hybrid position for someone to enter into the equipment repair and maintenance side of golf course management. On a typical day they would spend the first part of their day performing a task on the golf course, and then expect to spend their afternoon in the shop assisting the Head Equipment Manager. The Equipment Technician role will primarily focus on maintaining equipment such as reel maintenance, preventative maintenance, identifying and troubleshooting equipment not performing as expected, etc. This position aims to prepare an individual to advance to a Head Equipment Manager position.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Golf Course and Grounds, Head Equipment Manager and Assistant Golf Course Superintendents; perform routine manual labor involved in equipment maintenance and golf course maintenance. The Equipment Technician is a hybrid position for someone to enter into the equipment repair and maintenance side of golf course management. On a typical day they would spend the first part of their day performing a task on the golf course, and then expect to spend their afternoon in the shop assisting the Head Equipment Manager. The Equipment Technician role will primarily focus on maintaining equipment such as reel maintenance, preventative maintenance, identifying and troubleshooting equipment not performing as expected, etc. This position aims to prepare an individual to advance to a Head Equipment Manager position.
Equipment Technician has a certificate in a mechanical field preferred, but not required. On the job training and certification can be acquired with the aid of the club (example: GCSAA EMCP level 1 and level 2)
Principal Duties:
- Demonstrates and proficient in equipment maintenance and repair.
- Safely and effectively operates a wide range of tools found in automotive repair and machine shops.
- Competent in reading equipment schematics, hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams, etc.
- Can accurately log work performed to track maintenance intervals.
- Possesses the ability to identify equipment abnormalities through sight, sound and smell.
- Works with the Superintendent and Head Equipment Manager in ordering all parts necessary for repairs.
- Safely and effectively operate all utility vehicles and equipment.
- Assists in basic training of new employees and daily tasks.
- Must participate and complete all Basic Safety Training Programs.
- Performs all fall leaf removal and winter snow removal.
- Participates in golf course projects including renovations, aerifications, drainage, tree removal, and construction.
- During the off-season, performs all necessary winter repairs and paints course and tournament paraphernalia as directed by management.
- Perform daily cleaning tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized and safe.
- Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Manager.
- Wear uniform properly.
- Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards.
- Follow guidelines in the golf course maintenance operations manual for each specific task.
- Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Golf Course Superintendents.
- Perform any other tasks requested by the management or the Club.
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:
- Good organizational skills and good verbal communication skills.
- The ability to follow oral and written directions and work in cooperation with fellow employees.
- Safety consciousness and problem solving skills.
- Ability to perform heavy physical work; may be required to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 20 pounds constantly. Perform such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.
- Dedication to personal improvement and course advancement.
Required Work Habits:
- Reliable transportation.
- Work habits include regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, positive attitude, and promptness.
- Must be able to work holidays and weekends as these are the busiest times for the golf course.
Educational, Development and Work-Related Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- Certificate or degree in automotive repair or similar field.
Working Conditions:
- Works indoor and outdoor in shop and on golf course and clubhouse grounds.
- May experience the following:
- Carbon monoxide fumes from various equipment.
- Work in the elements (Rain, Snow, Cold, etc.).
- Various insects, compounds, and plants (example poison ivy).
- Electrical outlets and wiring.
- Grease and oil on equipment and shop floor.
- Hot hydraulic fluids.
- Potentially damaging noise levels.
- Dirt, dust, and grass clippings.
- Flying golf balls.
- Load/transport 50 pound fertilizer and seed bags.
- Move benches short distances that may weigh 25-50 pounds.
- Potential exposure to pesticides, herbicides, dangerous chemicals and solvents and fertilizers if proper safety procedures are not followed.