Assistant Equipment Technician / Mechanic

Cherokee-Town-Country-Club-Inc; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on most days while on duty

Uniforms provided

Employee golf privileges

Employee appreciation events

MARTA discount

Job summary

Cherokee Town and Country Club in Sandy Springs, GA is seeking a full-time Assistant Equipment Technician / Mechanic to join our golf course maintenance team. This hands-on role fixes and maintains golfing equipment, including mowers, tractors, and small engines, and requires sharp troubleshooting skills.

The position offers a starting wage of $25.00 per hour, based on experience, with benefits such as uniforms, employee golf privileges, meals while on duty, and employee recognition programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with small engine repair (2-cycle and 4-cycle).
• Prior experience sharpening mower blades.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects and work outdoors in various weather.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues in golf course maintenance equipment.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on mowers, tractors, and small engines.
• Grind reels and bed knives; sharpen rotary blades for mowing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines, gasoline and diesel-powered.
• Follow proper procedures for recycling and disposal of fluids.
• Keep work area safe, clean, and organized; report needs to Equipment Manager or Superintendents.

Skills

Small engine repair

Mower blade sharpening

Driver’s license

Heavy lifting outdoors

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Assistant Equipment Technician / Mechanic

Cherokee Town and Country Club – Sandy Springs, GA

Cherokee Town & Country Club in Sandy Springs, GA is seeking a full-time Assistant Equipment Technician / Mechanic to join our golf course maintenance team. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who enjoys fixing things, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a supportive and fun team environment.

What You’ll Do:

As an Assistant Equipment Technician / Mechanic, you’ll be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical issues in a variety of golf course maintenance equipment. Your daily tasks will include:

• Performing inspections and preventative maintenance on mowers, tractors, and small engines
• Grinding reels and bed knives, sharpening rotary blades to keep mowing equipment in top shape
• Diagnosing and repairing 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines, both gasoline and diesel-powered
• Following proper procedures for recycling and disposal of fluids (oil, antifreeze, filters, etc.)
• Keeping the work area safe, clean, and organized
• Reporting equipment needs and repair concerns to the Equipment Manager or Superintendents

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with small engine repair (2-cycle and 4-cycle)
• Prior experience sharpening mower blades
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Are you organized, safety-conscious, and great at troubleshooting? Do you have a strong work ethic and enjoy working as part of a team? If so, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Get:

We offer a competitive starting wage of $25.00 per hour, based on experience. Our benefits include:

• Free meals on most days while on duty
• Uniforms provided
• Employee golf privileges (most Mondays)
• Employee appreciation events and recognition programs
• MARTA discount

ABOUT CHEROKEE TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs. Our Town Club occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead and our Country Club is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. The excellence of our facilities, combined with our commitment to the highest standards in dining and member services, has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years.

We are in the "happiness business" and believe in a positive "What can I do? How can I help?" attitude. We refer to our high expectations for our staff as the "Cherokee Standard". We value our employees for their hard work and dedication. Here at Cherokee Town & Country Club, we are proud of our top-notch working environment supported by a high-quality team management approach that includes competitive wages and awesome perks.