5+ years of experience as an equipment technician or similar role.
Proficient in diesel and gasoline engine maintenance.
Computer literate for online ordering and scheduling.
Strong relationship-building skills with industry equipment partners.
Expertise in grinding reel cutting units and adjusting bed-knives.
Experience in maintaining accurate records for parts and service schedules.
Detail-oriented focus on mowing quality for rotary and reel equipment.
Responsibilities
Examine and repair mechanical defects on various golf course and clubhouse vehicles.
Implement repairs and adjustments on mowing equipment cutting units.
Hire, train, and orient staff on maintenance practices.
Ensure equipment delivers exceptional quality of cut daily.
Perform routine preventative maintenance as per manufacturer guidelines.
Communicate maintenance needs and issues to department managers.
Schedule and assign duties for assistant mechanics.
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance bonus.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) matching and safe harbor contributions.
Paid time off and annual Christmas bonus.
Employee meals and complimentary parking.
Employee scholarship program and uniforms.
Full Job Description
The Head Mechanic oversees a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for the golf course, clubhouse grounds and landscape departments, as well as the other utility vehicles throughout River Oaks Country Club. Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, the Head Mechanic leads a team of two assistant mechanics to develop and manage monthly and yearly maintenance programs.
Salaried | From $100k base + bonus | Excellent benefits | Free employee meals & parking | Generous 401(k) program | Management position
Duties and Responsibilities
Examines, identifies, and repairs mechanical defects or failures on various golf course, clubhouse grounds, and club utility vehicles. This includes diesel, electric, and gasoline powered turf equipment, trucks, small engine units, utility vehicles, valet carts, mowers, rollers, sweepers, tractors, top dressing equipment, and other ancillary equipment.
Implements all repair and adjustments to cutting units on light and heavy-duty mowing equipment.
Hires, trains and orientates staff on equipment and maintenance facility practices.
Provides equipment to deliver exceptional quality of cut on a daily basis.
Performs routine preventative maintenance per manufacturer's recommendations.
Proactively communicates any needs and/or problems relating to the maintenance, repair, and use of equipment to the department managers.
Effectively schedules and assigns all duties for the assistant mechanics.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Complies with all OSHA safety standards and practices
Maintains accurate records of repairs equipment training and preventative maintenance on equipment under their control.
Maintains appropriate parts inventory.
Presents a positive and forward-thinking maintenance shop.
Maintains appropriate training and certifications as needed for themselves and their team.
Personal Characteristics
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with coworkers, management, Members and guests.
Is someone people like working for and with.
Demonstrates the ability to handle pressure or crisis situations.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works well under pressure to meet deadlines.
Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.
Must be self-motivated, detailed oriented, organized, and have the ability to motivate others.
Knows what to do and does not hesitate to do it.
Turns ideas into action, uses creativity to innovate.
Must be able to work from oral instructions, service manuals, schematics, and other documents.
Qualifications
At least 5 years of quality working experience as an equipment technician or similar position.
Prior experience with diesel and gasoline engines.
Computer literate; able to order and schedule online
Demonstrable able to form positive, working relationship with our industry equipment partners.
Able to properly grind reel cutting units, back lap, face, set and adjust bed-knives and reels to ensure ideal mowing conditions.
Experience with repair and maintenance of all equipment, proper record keeping of parts, and service schedules as well as placing all orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment repair and/or service.
Possesses detailed focus on cutting units and the quality of cut on all rotary and reel mowing equipment.
The Club and Our Benefits: We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions including: Competitive salary, Performance Bonus; Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short and Long Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus; Employee Meals; Complimentary Parking; Employee Scholarship Program; Uniforms. (*benefits available to all current employees)
