Golf Course Mechanic

Waterford Valley Golf; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration based on your

Flexible for part‑time arrangements

Job summary

Waterford Valley Golf Course is seeking a skilled Golf Course Mechanic to join our turf management team, maintaining Toro and John Deere equipment in a modern workshop and ensuring peak performance for our 18‑hole facility.

Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will service machinery, diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and manage parts inventory, enabling safe, reliable operation on course daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Automotive, Diesel Fitting, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• Proven experience in machinery maintenance—ideally with turf and agricultural equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to preventative maintenance.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
• Experience in golf course or turf industry preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience highly regarded.
• Understanding of hydraulic, electrical and cutting‑unit systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair a wide range of turf maintenance machinery including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, sprayers, and small engines (2‑stroke and 4‑stroke).
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and ensure equipment is ready for operation.
• Assist with mower set‑ups, height‑of‑cut adjustments, and quality‑of‑cut inspections.
• Maintain accurate service records and inventory of parts, oils, and filters.
• Source and order parts and liaise with suppliers where required.
• Ensure the workshop area is kept clean, organised, and compliant with WHS standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Course Superintendent and turf team to support daily course operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organisational skills

Education

Trade qualification in Automotive, Diesel Fitting, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Golf Course Mechanic – Waterford Valley Golf Course

Location: Knoxfield, Victoria
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

Waterford Valley Golf Course is seeking a skilled and motivated Golf Course Mechanic to join our dedicated turf management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern workshop environment and maintain a diverse fleet of high-quality turf equipment (Toro and John Deere) that keeps our championship 18-hole facility in top condition.

Reporting to the Course Superintendent, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and performance of all course machinery, ensuring our equipment is safe, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair a wide range of turf maintenance machinery including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, sprayers, and small engines (2-stroke and 4-stroke).
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and ensure equipment is ready for operation.
• Assist with mower set‑ups, height‑of‑cut adjustments, and quality‑of‑cut inspections.
• Maintain accurate service records and inventory of parts, oils, and filters.
• Source and order parts and liaise with suppliers where required.
• Ensure the workshop area is kept clean, organised, and compliant with all WHS standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Course Superintendent and turf team to support daily course operations.

About You

• We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong mechanical aptitude, and enjoys working in a team environment.
• Trade qualification in Automotive, Diesel Fitting, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• Proven experience in machinery maintenance — ideally with turf and agricultural
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to preventative maintenance.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
• Previous experience working in a golf course or turf industry environment.
• Welding, fabrication, experience highly regarded.
• Understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and cutting‑unit systems.

Why You’ll Love Working at Waterford Valley

• Work in a picturesque golf course setting with a supportive, professional team.
• Full‑time position, but would consider Part‑time workers with flexibility
• Excellent variety — workshop maintenance combined with on‑course support.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.