Golf Equipment Technician

Your knowledge and expertise of the comprehensive and preventative maintenance of golf equipment will be utilized to ensure all machinery associated with our beautiful Arnold Palmer designed golf course is working properly. Your excellent communication skills with both our valued guests and internal associates/co-workers is essential to ensure customer satisfaction as well as safety awareness at all times.

                                                                       Golf Equipment Technician

General Responsibilities:

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including diesel, electric and gasoline powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
• Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventative maintenance and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
• Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance program within budget on all equipment and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchase, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment.
• Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.
• Oversees the shop area maintenance.
• Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed.
• Recommends equipment purchases and leases.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Keep work area neat and organized.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times.
• Maintains safe working environment and immediately report all unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all departments.
• Comply with all policies and procedures set forth by the Running Y Properties Employee Handbook.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

 Job Qualifications:

 Education:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent preferred

 Experience:

• Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
• Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools and the making of various types of mechanical repair.
• Working knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
• Ability to move heavy objects.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
• Ability to keep business records.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.

 Skills/Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Work as part of a team.
• Receive and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Work well under pressure.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.

 Physical Requirements:

          6-8 hours

          Standing/Walking

          3-6 hours

          Crouching/Bending/Stooping

          Reaching

          Grasping

           1-3 hours

          Pushing/Pulling

          Lifting/Carrying (up to 50 lbs.)   

          Up to 1 hour

          Sitting

  Climbing Stairs

Current Openings for Golf Equipment Technician Jobs at Running Y Properties