Auto Mechanic (Golf)

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Mayport (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) at Naval Station Mayport, FL, seeks an experienced mechanic to repair and maintain golf course equipment and vehicles. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of machinery used on the Windy Harbor Golf Course.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, ability to read repair manuals, and adherence to safety and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot complex equipment.
• Two years of documented experience as a mechanic is required.
• Ability to plan work and follow complex repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and overhauls on golf course equipment and vehicles.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems on fleet assets.
• Maintain fuel, parts, and tool inventories and document consumption.
• Train staff on safe operation and basic repairs of tools and equipment.
• Assist with facility maintenance including irrigation and buildings at the golf course.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Plan work

Safety compliance

Tools

Drill presses

Welding equipment

Hydraulic tools

Electrical diagnostic tools

Job description

Summary

This position is located on Naval Station Mayport, FL, with Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, on Windy Harbor Golf Course. The primary purpose of this position is to repair and maintain golf course equipment and vehicles.

Summary

This position is located on Naval Station Mayport, FL, with Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, on Windy Harbor Golf Course. The primary purpose of this position is to repair and maintain golf course equipment and vehicles.

Duties

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In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Equipment Maintenance & Overhaul

• Performs daily checks, adjustments, preventative maintenance, on-the-spot repairs, and major overhauls on three primary classes of equipment:
  • Light Equipment: Push mowers, walking greens mowers, weed eaters, edgers, sod cutters, chain saws, blowers, fertilizer spreaders, top dressers, and range ball machines.
  • Medium-Light Equipment: Riding greens mowers, sand pros, utility carts, gas/electric golf carts, and pesticide sprayers.
  • Medium Equipment: Fairway mowers, rough units, tractors, backhoes, and front-end loaders.
• Troubleshoots and repairs complex mechanical components, including carburetors, spark plugs, starters, points, throttles, brakes, transmission clutches, steering assemblies, bearings, drive belts, chains, head gaskets, seals, differentials, distributors, fuel filters, and fuel pumps.
• Maintains and rebuilds advanced fluid-power systems, including hydraulic lifts, direct-drive hydraulics, and hydrostatic transmissions.
• Diagnoses and repairs 12V and 48V electrical systems, including wiring, solenoids, and ignition systems, and provides technical advice on electric golf cart repairs.

Specialized Turf & Precision Cutting Unit Maintenance

• Checks and adjusts reel cutting units to ensure proper height, fineness of cut, and appropriate displacement of clippings.
• Performs precision replacement and calibration of mower blades, reels, and bedknives.
• Operates specialized machining and fabrication equipment, utilizing both electric and acetylene welding to repair, modify, or reinforce equipment frames and brackets.

Operations, Fuel, & Inventory Management

• Manages fuel and lubricant allocations, ensuring correct grades of oil, fuel, and fuel mixtures are utilized for each specific machine.
• Maintains written documentation of fuel consumption, tracked by individual operator and machine.
• Monitors and maintains the stock of tools, parts, and supplies required for continuous equipment upkeep.
• Conducts market research to obtain pricing on parts, tools, and supplies, and submits procurement lists to the Golf Course Superintendent for approval.

Training, Safety, & Record Keeping

• Trains golf department employees on the safe operation, daily maintenance, and minor on-the-spot adjustments of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Maintains up-to-date equipment and repair logs for all fleet assets.
• Ensures proper care and utilization of shop tools in strict accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Maintains tool and equipment storage facilities in a clean, organized, and secure manner to ensure easy access.

Facility & Infrastructure Support

• Performs structural repairs and renovations on the golf maintenance building as required, including the replacement of siding and other structural components.
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of the golf course irrigation system, including the troubleshooting and replacement of seals, valves, and sprinkler heads.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment:

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must lift up to 120 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience level and KSAs.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Must have a complete knowledge of mechanics, be familiar with hydraulics and transmissions and be able to trouble-shoot and repair equipment and vehicles.
• Must have two (2) years of documented experience as a mechanic for full performance level.
• Must be able to plan work and follow complex repair manuals and diagnose repairsrequired.
• Must be able to operate a wide variety of specialized tools, both light andheavy, necessary for the maintenance and repairs (i.e., drill press, electric/acetylenewelders, engine analyzer, valve grinder, voltmeter, multimeter, reel grinder, tire changer,battery charger, etc.)

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

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