Turf Equipment Technician
Colleton River Club is a private forty-five-hole golf community located in historic and beautiful Bluffton, SC. The Club is seeking a self-motivated individual to assume the full time responsibilities as the Nicklaus Golf Course Mechanic. The Nicklaus Course maintenance area is the central hub of the 1800-acre community which has a capacity for 700 homes. The Club currently utilizes Toro and John Deere equipment and has two equipment lease packages that encompass the majority of the equipment fleet. The first lease was reestablished in 2021 and the second lease in January of 2022. The Nicklaus Course Mechanic works closely with the course superintendent to ensure the course and community equipment is in safe operating condition.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: reel grinding and daily reel maintenance, visual inspection of the playing surfaces as it relates to quality of cut, hydraulic and electrical trouble shooting and repair, repair of two, and four stroke gas, and diesel engines, preventative maintenance, basic welding skills, managing shop/parts inventory, and set logical reorder levels, recommend equipment for replacement reserve and capital upgrades to increase efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs, manage equipment maintenance budget on an ongoing monthly basis.
The Nicklaus Course Mechanic should be a team player who actively communicates with and is willing to help other departments within the Club and be open to taking educational seminars to expand their knowledge.
Educational Requirements
Valid driver's license, professional training courses, basic computer skills
Experience Requirements
A high mechanical aptitude with golf course experience preferred
Special Requirements
Background check required
Job Benefits
Competitive wages, 401K (Club matching), health, dental, eye, life insurance, pet insurance, uniforms, lunch provided, golf privileges, club paid association dues, and continuing education programs.
Date Job is Available
Salary
$25 to $30 per hour
Overtime: Yes
Job Application Instructions
Send resume and cover letter to KarenB@Colletonriverclub.com
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