Assistant Mechanic

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Employees of Bluejack Ranch ensure that the highest level of service is offered to the members and guests of Bluejack Ranch by providing them with personal, gracious and professional service. Under general direction from the Equipment Manager the Assistant Mechanic assists the Equipment Manager by overseeing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all Club equipment. This program includes the repair of failing equipment/facility furnishings, keeping accurate records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment. The Assistant Mechanic properly communicates any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment/facilities to the Equipment Manager. He or She will place safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and facility.  As well as being responsible for maintaining effective employee and club member relations while attempting to ensure the highest quality playing conditions for the members and their guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of the Assistant Mechanic include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform general responsibilities of an Equipment Operator under the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendents discretion, assisting with daily morning set-up of golf course.
• Ability to grind reels and bedknives with precision
• Dismantle, repair, construct and maintain machinery and equipment with a high degree of skill
• Perform general shop maintenance including minor repairs to facility, shop equipment and furnishings.
• Understand the operation and working parts of internal combustion engines
• Understand the working properties of such metal as brass, aluminum, cast iron, and various alloys
• Knowledge of dimensions and uses of standard nuts, bolts, screws and threads
• Maintains all course accessories including cups/flags/flag sticks, benches.
• Mechanical and preventative maintenance of golf carts/equipment and chargers:
• Mechanical wiring.
• Brakes and steering.
• Paint and body work.
• Maintain shop/facility inventories by implementing consistent inventory checks on parts/shop supplies and facility supplies
• Proper storage of all chemicals, lubricants, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure carts/equipment are safe and mechanically sound
• Maintain equipment-detailing program.
• Maintain shop/facility cleanliness, following daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly shop and facility cleaning/maintenance checklists.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment with preventative maintenance programs.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures to include accurate MSDS information.
• Manage the organization of components of the Natural Recourse Management Center
• Provide excellent member services, professional advice and assistance to all patrons
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times
• Be informed on, and promote all club activities and services
• Resolve member complaints and be a Bluejack Ranch ambassador at all times
• Attend all relevant operational meetings
• Support the Development / Club Customs, Culture and Rules
• Adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety and employment continually upgrade knowledge of cart maintenance procedures.
• Perform duties with due regard for safety of self and fellow employees while exercising proper care and protection of company property.
• Assist in morning equipment line-up.
• General special projects and additional duties as requested by Director of Agronomy, Golf Course Superintendent, Equipment Manager