Turf Equipment Technician

Equipment Technician will oversee, maintain proper operating function of golf course equipment and performs major and minor equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

·         Schedule and perform appropriate preventative maintenance work

·         Perform routine functions of maintenance and repairs of golf course/project equipment: tractors, riding mowers and hand mowers

·         Keep all mowing equipment operable and properly sharpened

·         Lubricate, inspect, overhaul and test powered hand mowers and riding mowers

·         Maintain inventory and equipment maintenance recordkeeping system

·         Maintain shop working area in neat, orderly fashion and observe working conditions in compliance with all appropriate safety and compliance laws

·         Work with Superintendent and Golf Maintenance Crew in training and safety of equipment with entire staff

·         Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including, diesel-, electric- and gasoline-powered utility cars, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in golf course operations.

·         Instruct and/or train golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment

·         Prioritize equipment repair and maintenance work

·         Maintain a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment.

·         Keep a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment

·         Spot check equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use

·         Oversee the shop area maintenance

·         Regulate employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent

·         Ability to move heavy objects

·         Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment

·         Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work

Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records