Turf Equipment Technician

As the Mechanic at The Golf Club at Newcastle, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment and machinery in the turf department and related areas (pump stations, maintenance facility, etc.) as well as providing support to the property (clubhouse & recreation center) in areas of related expertise (i.e., golf carts, electronics, etc.). This includes meeting established safety standards and adherence to the respective equipment owner’s manual specifications to maintain the proper working order and longevity of all equipment and machinery.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Must be knowledgeable and capable of operating all equipment and machinery utilized by the turf department including tools and machinery needed to make related repairs or routine maintenance.
• Must be proactive in implementing and logging preventative maintenance programs for all equipment in the turf department.
• Must be capable of diagnosing and making informed repairs and/or maintenance of, but not limited to:
  • engines
  • tractors (gas & diesel)
  • hydraulics
  • electronics
  • tools or equipment (i.e., blowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, reels, bed knives, etc.) 
• Ensures a safe work environment to include compliance with OSHA/WISHA guidelines and proper operating usage of equipment as defined in related owner’s manual specifications. 
• Assists in the training of team members for the proper use of equipment & machinery. 
• Implements methods and procedures designed to minimize operational costs and maximize resources to ensure the proper working order and longevity of each piece of equipment.
• Timely completion of repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure golf course quality standards are achieved.
• Ensures daily a.m. set up of all turf equipment.
• Daily communication with the golf course superintendent regarding the status and condition of all turf equipment.
• Ability to make fabrications or alterations to new or existing equipment to ensure proper working order and efficiency.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels of parts and supplies including fuel and oil levels.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• On-course assistance to ensure proper working order of all equipment.
• Daily implementation & adherence to Oki Golf universal standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member must: 

• Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp, and use arm-hand coordination on a consistent basis
• Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. 
• Be able to work weekends and holidays, mornings, and evenings as business demands.