Turf Equipment Technician

Position Summary: This position will work under the guidance of the Equipment Manager with all aspects of golf course equipment, which will include preventive maintenance of all types of mowers, tractors, and small equipment associated with the Golf Course Maintenance Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following as well as other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

• Lubricates and services all course maintenance equipment.
• Inspects equipment for operating deficiencies.
• Repairs and adjusts equipment.
• Maintains repair records on all equipment.
• Establishes and maintains safety procedures for using equipment.
• Maintains safety records.
• Performs general overhaul and other preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintains blades of reel mowers.
• Maintains inventory of common equipment, maintenance, and repair parts.
• Performs emergency repair work out of shop.
• Undertakes body and fender work, fabrication, welding, troubleshooting and repairs to hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Communicates and reports any needs or problems relating to course equipment.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Head Superintendent.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots, and hat.