Assistant Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: Assists and/or works independently of the Head Mechanic in the repairing and maintenance of various gasoline and diesel-powered golf maintenance equipment. The Assistant Mechanic also assists in maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building, contributes to a preventative maintenance program, and warrants safety procedures a top priority by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Head Mechanic in both preventative and curative maintenance procedures.

• Completes daily service records on all equipment that is worked on.

• Helps oversee that all equipment is kept in a clean and organized manner.

• Helps oversee the maintenance shop and compound areas are kept clean and organized.

• Works with the Head Mechanic to prioritize equipment repair and maintenance work.

• Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment.

• Keeps maintenance equipment fueled, oiled, and inspected; and performs related tasks as required.

• Sharpens mowers with grinders.

Qualifications:

Requires a working knowledge of the general operation of gasoline, diesel, and electric powered equipment, the proper methods of servicing golf course equipment, and the repair and adjustment of power mowing equipment.

• Must have at least one year of recent mechanic experience on a golf course facility.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.
• Requires a mechanical ability; ability to use common mechanical tools.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Must have 1-2 years of recent mechanic experience on a golf course facility.

Certifications/Licenses:

• None Required

Physical Demand:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and operate; reach with hands and arms; and see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, bend, push, pull, and occasionally lift and/or move 50lbs.

Work Environment:

Outside work for extended periods of time and precautions should be taken.

8/2022