The Golf Course at Bradshaw Farm seeks experienced turf equipment mechanic for its Golf Course Maintenance department. The ideal candidate MUST have at least a one-year certificate from college or technical school or 1-3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. MUST Have Golf Course Equipment Knowledge or Golf Course Equipment Training. Duties include repairing and maintaining all golf course equipment. Must possess the language, mathematical and reasoning skills along with physical demands of the position
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Conduct and effective preventative maintenance program in conjunction with operators to reduce mechanical failure and poor performance on all golf course equipment
- Repair of all equipment and golf carts
- Ability and efficiency in small engine repair
- Keep repair and maintenance records on all equipment
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical problems for all maintenance equipment
- Set heights and sharpen blades on the cutting units
- Make cuts, welds and braze as needed in repairing equipment and mowing units
- Price comparison on all related parts and materials before ordering
- Maintain an adequate supply of parts
- Monitor gas and fuel levels in storage tanks
- Assure proper disposal of all related hazardous materials
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or manager
- Properly service and maintain all types of Golf Course Equipment.
- Assist Superintendent/Assistant in training staff on safe equipment use.
- Maintain daily sharpness and height of reel mowers.
- Order parts and supplies to facilitate equipment repair.
- Spot check equipment performance in the field.
- Work on the golf course as needed.
- Carries out preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment.
- Inspects equipment for operating deficiencies.
- Maintain a neat, clean and orderly shop operation.