Assistant Mechanic

Troon; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k package

Golf privileges

Job summary

Troon Golf managed facility in Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Mechanic to work directly with the head mechanic. You will conduct routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections on mowing equipment and carts, and assist in on-course projects. Expect to train others and keep detailed repair records.

This full-time, on-site role offers growth opportunities and benefits. You’ll join a shop environment with strong learning potential and a dedicated team, supporting year-round golf operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance of golf course equipment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and train others.
• Ability to work weekends April–October.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mowing equipment for proper height and cut quality.
• Perform routine oil changes on equipment and carts.
• Repair and install tires on equipment.
• Follow preventative maintenance protocols.
• Assist with on-course projects as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Assist in winter snow removal.
• Train new employees on equipment care.
• Keep the shop area clean and organized.
• Record repairs for each machine.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Desire to learn

Tool safety

Mechanical maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

With recent retirement of our head mechanic who was here for 25 years, we are looking to hire an assistant equipment mechanic to replace our former that took on the head mechanic role. As the assistant, you will be expected to work directly with the head mechanic, completing anything that needs to be done in regard to equipment repairs and maintenance. The head has been in the shop here for 27 years with a depth of knowledge of our equipment and regular golf course practices so there will be many learning opportunities. We are a Troon Golf managed facility, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, which allows employees access to the worldwide Troon network.

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Mechanic

Department:

Agronomy

Reports To:

Superintendent and Head Mechanic

Compensation:

Full time, hourly position. $20+/hr (D.O.E)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k package, golf privileges.

Some Expectations and Duties:

• Regular inspection of mowing equipment to ensure proper height of cut and cut quality.
• Routine oil changes on all equipment and carts.
• Tire repair and installation.
• Follow established protocols for preventative maintenance programs.
• Assisting with on course projects when needed.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Assisting in snow removal during winter.
• Ability to train new employees on care for equipment.
• Record keeping of repairs for each machine.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lifting 50-80 lbs.
• Decent amount of time spent on the floor via kneeling or on the floor creeper.
• Temperature extremes from snow removal in winter to hot humid summer days.
• Bending, twisting, and overhead reaching are all needed for various machines.

Other Related Notes:

• This person must be a self-starter, with strong work ethic.
• Desire to learn the intricacies of golf equipment.
• A general knowledge of mechanical maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Keeping a clean shop/work area is a priority.
• Knowledge of basic tool safety and how to use them.
• Educational opportunities available.
• Weekend work required April – October, typically 3.5 hours each day, every other weekend.