Equipment Operator
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club is a premier, member-focused private facility located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Our award-winning golf courses, meticulously manicured landscapes, and friendly, professional team contribute to an exceptional experience for members and guests.
Position Overview
We seek a skilled Golf Course Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of golf course equipment—ensuring smooth operations for daily maintenance and tournament play. Your work will directly support course conditioning, safety standards, and member satisfaction.
Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
- Able to repair and maintain all golf course equipment.
- Ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
Job Summary (Essential Functions)
- Repair and provide all required preventive maintenance on all equipment associated with Course Maintenance Department.
- Solely responsible for the quality of cut at the golf facility.
Job Tasks/Duties
- Lubricates and services all course maintenance equipment.
- Inspects equipment for operating deficiencies.
- Inspects equipment daily to ensure that all cutting adjustments are perfect.
- Repairs and adjusts equipment.
- Maintains repair records on all equipment.
- Establishes and maintains safety procedures for using equipment.
- Performs general overhaul and other preventive maintenance on all equipment.
- Maintains blades of reel mowers.
- Maintains inventory of common equipment maintenance and repair parts.
- Undertakes body and fender work, fabrication, welding, troubleshooting and repairs to hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Communicates and reports any needs or problems relating to course equipment.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Ensure that all traffic lanes are kept clear.
- Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Golf Course Director / Golf Course Superintendent.
- Maintains the mechanic’s shop area in a clean, organized, and safe fashion daily.
- An interest in the game of golf is preferred.
Educational Requirements
Graduate of a vocational technical school or post-secondary training in small engine repair or mechanics preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Four to six years of experience as a mechanic.
- Golf repair equipment experience.
Special Requirements
Licenses and Special Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
- Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
- Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
- Frequent repetitive motions.
- Continuous standing and walking.
- May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots, and hat.
Job Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Eye and 401k Available. Earned PTO.
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Supportive work culture led by an experienced golf maintenance team
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Beautiful property and premium working environment
Date Job is Available
Salary
$70,000 to $75,000 per year
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Send detailed resume ot Brett Chaney: bchaney@heritagegolfgroup.com
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