Turf Equipment Technician

Equipment Technician will oversee, maintain proper operating function of golf course equipment and performs major and minor equipment repairs.

Course operates Toro Turf equipment with Foley Grinder and Club Car Utility Carts.

Facility is 150' x 60' with a 30' x 60' area for working on equipment and a Golf Lift - two full Bay doors.

Annual rounds in excess of 50,000.

Responsibilities

·         Schedule and perform appropriate preventative maintenance work

·         Perform routine functions of maintenance and repairs of golf course/project equipment: tractors, riding mowers and hand mowers

·         Keep all mowing equipment operable and properly sharpened

·         Lubricate, inspect, overhaul and test powered hand mowers and riding mowers

·         Maintain inventory and equipment maintenance recordkeeping system

·         Maintain shop working area in neat, orderly fashion and observe working conditions in compliance with all appropriate safety and compliance laws

·         Work with Superintendent and Golf Maintenance Crew in training and safety of equipment with entire staff

·         Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including, diesel-, electric- and gasoline-powered utility cars, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in golf course operations.

·         Instruct and/or train golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment

·         Prioritize equipment repair and maintenance work

·         Maintain a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment.

·         Keep a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment

·         Spot check equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use

·         Oversee the shop area maintenance

·         Regulate employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent

·         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 communicate effectively and keep business records