Assistant Mechanic

Country-Club-of-Buffal; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Country Club of Buffalo seeks an Assistant Mechanic to join our Grounds team on a part-time basis. The role involves assisting the equipment manager with maintenance and repairs of golf carts and turf equipment.

Training is provided; prior turf experience is helpful but not required. You’ll work 20–30 hours weekly, with competitive hourly pay, and you’ll be part of a team that values reliability and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to prioritize and manage daily tasks efficiently.
• Dependability and strong communication with the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on golf carts and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair small engines and tools (leaf blowers, trimmers).
• Assist with mower and cutting unit maintenance.
• Support the equipment manager in preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Learning mindset

Task prioritization

Job description

Description

Department: Grounds

Position: Assistant Mechanic

Pay Range: $26-29/hour

The Country Club of Buffalo is seeking a reliable and mechanically inclined individual with a strong work ethic to join our team. The assistant mechanic is a part-time position (20-30 hours per week). The assistant mechanic position involves assisting the equipment manager in all facets of equipment maintenance and repair. Assistant mechanic primary duties will include preventative equipment maintenance and cutting unit maintenance. This position is available immediately. While previous experience in the turf industry is a plus, it is not required - we will provide comprehensive training.

Assistant Mechanic Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on golf carts and similar equipment.
• Diagnose and repair small engines and equipment such as leaf blowers, string trimmers, and other related tools.
• Assist with mower repair and maintenance as needed.
• Perform adjustments and repairs on cutting units and other turf-related machinery.

Requirements

Assistant Mechanic Requirements:

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills (professional or personal experience).
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to prioritize and manage daily tasks efficiently.
• Dependability and strong communication skills

Team culture is foundational to the service provided to our memberships, and we expect CCB employees to take great PRIDE in their role at the Club.

Country Club of Buffalo team members are;

• Polished professionals;
• Respectful of the coworkers, members, the Club and its traditions;
• Inspired to consistently pursue the betterment of the Club and themselves;
• Dedicated to their responsibilities and accountable to their peers; and
• Engaged in our community

Club History:

The Country Club of Buffalo is the premier country club in Western New York. The Club is rich in tradition and heritage, with many legacy families enjoying membership for generations. The Membership has strong respect and admiration for our employees and considers them like family. The Club enjoys a strong history of employment stability; many employees and managers have multiple decades of tenure at the Country Club.

The Country Club of Buffalo features a challenging Donald Ross designed golf course, which is consistently ranked and recognized nationally. The Club's amenities include golf, tennis, swimming, trap, skeet, five-stand, and brushwalk sport shooting, six overnight guest rooms, and paddle tennis. The Duane Lyman designed Clubhouse encompasses 55,000 square feet featuring stately living rooms, three dining rooms, and various private party rooms.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.