Assistant Equipment Technician

The primary purpose of the Equipment Technician position is to serve as the primary extension of the Shop and Equipment Manager to assist him/her in maintaining and conditioning the equipment fleet and shop facilities to the club’s standards. This is to include any equipment associated with the operation of the Agronomy Department, and at times other areas of the club. The Equipment Technician is to assist in the repair of failing equipment, routine maintenance associated with all equipment, keeping records of parts and labor needed to maintain equipment, as well as the ordering of parts and supplies needed for equipment servicing and repair in the absence of the Shop and Equipment Manager. The Equipment Technician will serve in the role of the Shop and Equipment Manager in his/her absence. The Equipment Technician is responsible for taking all measures available to prevent equipment failure and for communicating any needs or problems relating to the maintenance and repair of equipment to the Shop and Equipment Manager. The Equipment Technician will perform a magnitude of tasks within the department in accordance with daily production standards. In doing so, the Equipment Technician serves a vital role in producing the premier playing surfaces associated with the East Lake brand. The Equipment Technician will assist in maintaining a clean service area and shop, and places safety as a top priority. The Equipment Technician will work directly under the Shop and Equipment Manager. The Equipment Technician will always maintain a positive image for East Lake Agronomy in the field and in the industry while working independently and efficiently at all times, especially in the absence of a supervisor. The Equipment Technician will be responsible for continuous improvements to the member experience, balancing risk vs. reward ideology, timely and logical decisions, and maintaining the utmost confidentiality of club business.

Essential Functions of the Job:

·        Assists in the performance of all duties as stated in the job descriptions for the Equipment Technician

·        Assist in onboarding, training and overseeing the Asst. Equipment Technician within the equipment management sector               of the Agronomy Department.

·        Assists in maintaining clean and organized Mechanic shop, parts room, gas storage, office, and equipment storage areas

·        Understands and abides by safe and proper mixing, loading, disposal, and application procedures with all chemicals used              ensuring all local, state, OSHA, and EPA regulations are followed

·        Assists in monitoring conditions of all Agronomy structures and property and reports concerns to the Shop and                                 Equipment Manager

·        Inspects, diagnoses, maintains and repairs failures to all equipment assets of ELGC

·        Repairs engines and adjusts cutting units on various heavy and light maintenance equipment

·        At times may be required to leave the club to purchase needed materials

·        Routinely inspects equipment and reports abnormal/excessive damage done to the Shop and Equipment Manager

·        Responsible for overseeing Equipment Cleanliness Program

·        Aids in cleaning of equipment and maintaining of the wash pad

·        Assist in the training of proper equipment operation to all Agronomy employees. This includes proper cleaning                                    procedures

·        Oversees the performance of equipment daily in the field. This includes checking all mowers daily for proper cut, and                      making repairs in the field

·        Communicates daily with Shop and Equipment Manager on issues related to equipment maintenance

·        Proposes improvement ideas to Shop and Equipment Manager

·        Continues to expand professional knowledge by being active in seminars, workshops, and reading materials

·        Seeks approval from the Shop and Equipment Manager before implementing any upgrades to club property

·        Does not perform any tasks to any piece of equipment other than equipment owned by ELGC without consent from the               Golf Course Superintendent or Director of Agronomy

·        Works cooperatively with the Assistant Equipment Technician to accomplish the daily work load

·        Required to weld aiding in equipment repair and project fabrication

·        Required to perform other non-shop specific duties as directed by the Shop and Equipment Manager