Equipment Technician
Job Details
The Golf Course Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, servicing, and preparing the golf course’s fleet of turf maintenance equipment, vehicles, and small engines. This position plays a critical role in keeping equipment safe, reliable, properly adjusted, and ready for daily golf course maintenance operations.
Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance on golf course equipment, vehicles, and small engines.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fuel-system problems.
Maintain and repair mowing equipment, including greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and utility equipment.
Perform reel maintenance, reel grinding, bedknife grinding, and cutting-unit setup and adjustment.
Maintain proper reel-to-bedknife contact and cutting performance to ensure a high-quality cut.
Sharpen and grind reels and bedknives to manufacturer specifications.
Set up, adjust, and maintain cutting units for greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
Service and repair tractors, utility vehicles, loaders, mowers, aerifiers, sprayers, and other turf equipment.
Perform oil changes, lubrication, belt replacement, filter replacement, fluid checks, and other scheduled maintenance.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and determine when repairs can be completed in-house or require outside service.
Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, parts, and service history.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe equipment maintenance shop.
Monitor inventory of commonly used parts, fluids, filters, belts, bearings, and other maintenance supplies.
Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and maintenance staff to prioritize equipment repairs based on daily course needs.
Assist with seasonal equipment preparation, spring startup, and winterization.
Follow all equipment manufacturer recommendations and department safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent.
Job Benefits
Job Requirements
- Reel and bedknife grinding
- Cutting-unit setup and adjustment
- Preventative maintenance procedures
- Hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting
- Engine and small-engine repair
- Diagnostics
Position may require early morning, weekend, holiday, or occasional emergency work during peak golf season.
Exposure to noise, dirt, dust, grease, fuels, lubricants, and other maintenance-related materials.
Must be able to occasionally and safely lift 50 lbs, carry, push, and pull equipment, tools, and parts.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Organized and able to maintain accurate service records.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and develop practical solutions.
- Willingness to learn new equipment, technology, and maintenance procedures.
- Pride in maintaining equipment service and storage area.