Turf Equipment Technician

Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Golf Equipment Mechanic is responsible for ensuring all golf course equipment and/or grounds maintenance equipment is maintained, repaired and operational at all times, and for operating specialized equipment in the maintenance shop and on the course or park property.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs all golf course and grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles, and high usage equipment (reel and tee mowers, riding mowers, tractors, etc.).

• Develops and directs the operation of the preventative maintenance program for all golf course and grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles.

• Maintains and prioritizes daily work orders.

• Uses specialized computer software to record and track equipment and supply inventories, and maintenance records.

• Conducts purchasing, receiving, vehicle record maintenance, departmental billing, inventory control, and safety checklists for equipment.

• Advises the Golf Superintendent of course maintenance/owner on capital equipment purchases.

• Operates specialized equipment required in the upkeep and operation of the golf course and/or park property.

• May lead the work of other golf course or park operations employees. • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential. Marginal Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent determines preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment; diagnoses malfunctions of equipment and determines appropriate resolutions; operates equipment within the guidelines of the appropriate Operator’s Manual; and determines appropriate inventory levels of parts and supplies.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of: General understanding of golf course maintenance operations. Working knowledge of maintenance and repair of a broad variety of mechanical equipment used for golf course and park grounds maintenance. Knowledge of purchasing and inventory calculations and control.

Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating maintenance equipment; inventory control; and basic safety standards.

Golf Equipment Mechanic –  Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class “C” driver’s license for golf course (must obtain within 30 days of hire per state law). 

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in and around City parks, golf courses, and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate abovementioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance and repairs. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.