Assistant Equipment Technician

OVERVIEW: The Forest Country Club is excited to announce the opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Mechanic.  

In 2025, the Bear course completed a $10.7 million renovation which included converting to Platinum TE Paspalum, a new Rain Bird irrigation system with HDPE pipe, new pump station, and bunkers with Bunker Solutions liner.  The course is scheduled to open in early December. 

POSITION:  The Forest Country Club is looking for an Assistant Mechanic to aid our Equipment Manager in maintaining the equipment for 36-holes. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a drive to learn, cooperative, organized, hands-on, sound decision maker, and has the desire to advance in the business.  This is an ideal entry level mechanic position to learn from an experienced Equipment Manager.

SKILLS:

·         Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical or electrical issues on all golf course related equipment

·         Maintains a safe and clean shop and workspace

·         Aids in creating and maintaining a written preventative maintenance plan

·         Knowledge of reel adjustments, grinding, height adjustments, etc.

·         Experience with Toro, Kubota, Club Car, and John Deere equipment

·         Maintains an excellent quality of cut on all mowing equipment

·         Welding/fabrication experience

·         Equipment operation training.

·         Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

·         Basic understanding of computer software such as Word and Excel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  The candidate must be physically suited to work in a golf course maintenance environment which includes but not limited to the following:

• Work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required
• Work in harsh, South Florida environmental conditions
• The ability to lift 50 - lbs regularly

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent degree.
• Strong work history with continued growth in the industry.
• Spanish language skills are a benefit but not required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:  

• $18 - $20/hr
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• PTO
• 401k
• Uniforms
• Paid holidays
• Continuing Education and seminars paid
• Company tools already at the facility

RESUME SUBMISSION:

Please submit a resume to Luke Ferin, Director of Agronomy, lferin@theforestcc.com