Golf Course Mechanic
Facility: Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows Golf Courses
Description
Oliphant Golf Management is seeking an experienced and motivated golf course mechanic to oversee the maintenance and repair of golf course equipment at Taylor Meadows and Lakes of Taylor golf courses in Taylor MI.
The mechanic reports to the golf course superintendent and oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance program. This position includes the repair of failing equipment, record keeping, and placing orders for parts and supplies.
Job tasks
Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including diesel- and gasoline-powered tractors, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work and golf carts.
Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, frequently makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.
Oversees the shop area maintenance.
Operates equipment i.e. mowing, rolling, leaf removal on golf course
Regulates employees' use of equipment in the absence of the superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent.
Requirements
Experience with diesel and gas engines, basic knowledge of hydraulics, ability to set and grind reels
Ability to perform heavy work, push/pull up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work at a fast pace.
Benefits
$20-$22/hour DOE
Company health Insurance; per company policy, 70/30 employer/employee split individual, 60-day wait period
401k Retirement account – per company policy, 4% match, 1 year wait period
Vacation days: five (10 initial starting days)
Golf privileges at Taylor City Golf Courses and OGM managed Courses
Oliphant Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means we treat all employees and applicants fairly, legally, and consistently. We will not discriminate, nor allow any employee to discriminate against a job applicant or employee because of national origin, race, ancestry, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, sex, age, citizenship, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.