Turf Equipment Technician

Westwood Golf Club seeks experienced equipment mechanic for its Golf Course Maintenance department. The ideal candidate will have at least a one-year certificate from college or technical school or 9-12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Duties include repairing and maintaining all golf course equipment, serving as liaison between operations and Golf Course Superintendent. Possess the language, mathematical and reasoning skills and physical demands of the position (regularly lift and/or move up to 10-50 lbs; specific vision ability required of close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus).

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 field.
• Work on golf course as needed.
• Carries out preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment.
• Inspects equipment for operating deficiencies.
• Repairs and adjusts equipment.
• Assists in maintaining repair records on all equipment.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining of safety procedures for using equipment.
• Maintains fuel consumption and supplies records.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
• Maintain neat, clean and orderly shop operation.