Golf Course Mechanic

Golf Course Mechanic                                                                               GC/4

Golf Course

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of golf course maintenance equipment.

 

MAJOR DUTIES

 

• Maintains and repairs greens mowers, fairway mowers, and rough mowers.
• Maintains tractor, backhoe, gas powered electric carts, and department vehicles.
• Rebuilds and repairs rollers on all units.
• Sharpens reels or blades.
• Rebuilds engines.
• Replaces hoses and belts.
• Monitors and changes fluids.
• Repairs tires.
• Cleans and maintains equipment maintenance shop.
• Orders parts and supplies.
• Performs related duties.

 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

 

• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of starting and charging systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

 

The Golf Course Superintendent Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

 

GUIDELINES

 

Guidelines include equipment operation and repair manuals. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

 

• The work consists of related equipment maintenance duties. Strict golf course maintenance standards contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The position is responsible for the maintenance of golf course maintenance equipment. Success in this position contributes to a well maintained golf course.

CONTACTS

                                                                     

• Contacts are typically with other department personnel, vendors, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

• The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects.
• The work is typically performed in a maintenance shop. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

 

None.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.