Assistant Equipment Mechanic - Golf Course

Assistant Equipment Mechanic/Golf Course

The Greg Mastriona Courses at Hyland Hills

Reports To: Equipment Manager

Status: Full-Time Position

FLSA: Non-exempt

General Summary:

Under general supervision of the Equipment Manager, assists in the implementation of the comprehensive preventative maintenance for all equipment; performs minor repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment and assists on major repairs; assists in the adjustment, preventative maintenance, and repair of both reel and rotary cutting units; keeps all equipment in efficient, operable condition at all times; maintains a record of service and repairs; organizes and maintains a clean service area and maintenance building; and performs related tasks as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Performs preventative maintenance of many types of golf course maintenance equipment.
2. Maintains a complete record of preventative maintenance and repairs performed on equipment.
3. Inspects and diagnoses mechanical defects or failures in golf course and other District equipment; this includes general adjustment and minor repair of carburetors, ignition systems, starters, generators, fuel pumps, braking systems, steering systems, universal joints, hydraulic systems, engines, and differentials.
4. Assists in the training and development of other equipment operators and maintenance personnel.
5. Maintains an inventory of parts, tools, and supplies to assure availability and meet maintenance schedules.
6. Assists in rotary and reel cutting unit setup, adjustment, and maintenance.
7. Coordinates with the Equipment Manager and other staff members on the use and availability of golf course equipment.
8. Responsible for the safety of employees and the public during all routine maintenance and maintenance projects.
9. Properly dispose of contaminated fuel, waste oil, oil filters, and batteries as regulated.
10. Attend training sessions, workshops, staff meetings, and conferences as required.
11. Assures that tools and machines used in the shop are maintained and kept in good and safe condition.
12. Assists with equipment preventative maintenance programs of other District facilities.
13. Operates heavy and light equipment as needed.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
2. Skills in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs.
3. Basic computer skills.
4. General knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine maintenance and repair.
5. Must be able to learn basic skills in Hydraulic repair.
6. Must be able to learn basic welding skills.
7. Must be able to learn basic knowledge of turf grass management practices and operations.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

1. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. to a height of 3 ½ feet.
2. Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with weather and temperature extremes.
3. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
4. Must be available to be on-call at all times.

Education/Experience:

1. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience in the preventative maintenance and repair of small equipment.
3. Experience in small engine rebuilds, hydraulics, and set up and sharpening of reels and bed knives, preferred.
4. Golf Course experience also preferred.
5. Must have a valid State of Colorado driver's license.

This job description may be amended from time to time and is established by Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to outline the basic requirements, duties, and general responsibilities of the position.  This position is "at will", which means the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law.  Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship without notice at any time for any or no reason. In addition, all finalists selected for employment with Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation District must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

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