Posted: 06-Oct-25
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: $18 - $20
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Internal Number: www.theforestcc.com
OVERVIEW: The Forest Country Club is excited to announce the opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Mechanic.
In 2025, the Bear course completed a $10.7 million renovation which included converting to Platinum TE Paspalum, a new Rain Bird irrigation system with HDPE pipe, new pump station, and bunkers with Bunker Solutions liner. The course is scheduled to open in early December.
POSITION: The Forest Country Club is looking for an Assistant Mechanic to aid our Equipment Manager in maintaining the equipment for 36-holes. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a drive to learn, cooperative, organized, hands-on, sound decision maker, and has the desire to advance in the business. This is an ideal entry level mechanic position to learn from an experienced Equipment Manager.
SKILLS:
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical or electrical issues on all golf course related equipment
- Maintains a safe and clean shop and workspace
- Aids in creating and maintaining a written preventative maintenance plan
- Knowledge of reel adjustments, grinding, height adjustments, etc.
- Experience with Toro, Kubota, Club Car, and John Deere equipment
- Maintains an excellent quality of cut on all mowing equipment
- Welding/fabrication experience
- Equipment operation training.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Basic understanding of computer software such as Word and Excel
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The candidate must be physically suited to work in a golf course maintenance environment which includes but not limited to the following:
- Work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required
- Work in harsh, South Florida environmental conditions
- The ability to lift 50 - lbs regularly
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent degree.
- Strong work history with continued growth in the industry.
- Spanish language skills are a benefit but not required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $18 - $20/hr
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- PTO
- 401k
- Uniforms
- Paid holidays
- Continuing Education and seminars paid
- Company tools already at the facility
RESUME SUBMISSION:
Please submit a resume to Luke Ferin, Director of Agronomy, lferin@theforestcc.com
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