Assistant Equipment Mechanic

Full-time

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hour / Plus Over Time D.O.E.

Northmoor Country Club is seeking an Assistant Equipment Technician to join our team and mentor under our current Senior Equipment Manager. Our former Assistant Equipment Technician (AET) has moved on to take a new role as Lead Equipment Manager at a nearby Golf Club. The AET will be responsible for assisting with maintaining repairing and servicing a wide range of golf course landscaping equipment vehicles and machinery used on our golf course. Your role will involve helping to diagnose mechanical issues performing preventive maintenance tasks and conducting repairs to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the equipment. The ideal candidate will have a desire to solve problems and be mechanically inclined.

Please note for a highly qualified professional there is potential for this role to be a transitory position with an end goal of succeeding Jeff Cholewa as he intends to retire in the next four years.

Essential Duties:

The Assistant Equipment Technician repairs and maintains all equipment associated with the Golf Course Maintenance Department on a variety of gasoline and diesel power equipment.

Organizes and maintains a clean and safe maintenance area; performs related tasks as required.

Inspect service and repair all equipment as needed to include but not limited to oil and fluid changes brakes tires belts hydraulic and cooling systems electrical issues welding and fabrication sharpening of reels bed knives and rotary blades and setting quality of cut and height of cut on all cutting units.

Conduct diagnostic tests and inspections to identify the root causes of equipment malfunctions with mechanical electrical and hydraulic issues in machinery and equipment using diagnostic tools diagnostic software troubleshooting techniques and repair manuals.

Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Performs other duties as required by the Senior Equipment Manager and/or the Golf Course Superintendent

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Typical day:

o Preventive maintenance work

o Check the height of cut/adjust reels

o Unforeseen repairs

o Check oil levels

o Check for after cut appearance issues

o Grind reels as necessary

o Sharpen rotary blades

o Grease equipment

o Prep equipment for use as needed

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Health Dental and Other Insurance options

Association Dues (National GCSAA and Local MAGCS)

Continuing education seminars including GCSAA CTEM Program

Temporary housing available

401k Program

Meals (during golf season)

Uniforms/Yearly Allowance

Northmoor Country Club provided tools

Free golf on Mondays

Potential successor to Jeff as noted above

Date Job Available:

Immediately

Send resume to:

Jeff Cholewa Senior Equipment Manager

Physical Demands:

Frequently stands and walks; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; stoops kneels crouches or crawls. Occasionally sits climbs or balances.

Regularly talks or hears.

Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally may lift up to 100 pounds.

Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions consisting of wet and humid conditions. Cold and Hot weather conditions.

Education Requirements:

Certification from college or technical school preferred but not required.

At least 1 year golf course experience or experience in similar field preferred or attending/graduated Trade school for small engines Gas & Diesel engines or Automotive repair

Valid Drivers License

Golf course equipment familiarity a plus but not necessary

Ability to use a computer/tablet and Microsoft products (Word Excel Outlook ect.)

Additional Requirements:

Positive attitude professional demeanor and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members guests and team members.

Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule weekends and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.

o Typical schedule: M-F 5am 1:30pm / Saturday or Sunday 5am 9am

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.

Ability to read write speak and understand English. Ability to speak and write Spanish a plus but not required.

Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

Regular and reliable attendance.