Entry-Level Equipment Technician Assistant

North Ridge Country Club; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (incl vision & dental)

401K (matching)

Paid time off after 90-day probation

Lunch provided Tuesday-Friday

Uniforms

Holiday Bonus

Job summary

North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Shop Assistant to support the Equipment Manager and Senior Technician. You will perform routine maintenance, assist with repairs, and ensure the workshop is organized and safe.

The role provides hands-on learning in technical diagnostics and repair skills, with opportunities to grow within a club environment that values teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated and eager to learn.
• Ability to follow directions from supervisors.
• Ability to communicate equipment issues clearly.
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, holidays.
• Basic understanding of small engines and hand tools.
• Knowledge of safety protocols when handling hazardous materials or heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist Equipment Manager and Senior Technician with repairs.
• Keep shop clean and organized.
• Receive broken equipment and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Perform basic, routine maintenance as assigned.
• Return repaired equipment to designated spots.

Skills

Motivated to learn

Follow directions

Communicate issues

Early morning starts

Small engines basics

Safety protocols

Independently & collaboratively

Multitask under pressure

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

The Shop Assistant supports the Equipment Manager and Senior Technician by performing routine maintenance, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks, while assisting with complex repairs. They will ensure the workshop is organized, tools are prepared, and safety protocols are followed, acting as a crucial, hands-on entry point for learning technical diagnostic and repair skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Equipment Manager and Senior Technician with equipment repairs.
• Keep shop clean and organized.
• Assist in receiving broken equipment from golf course workers and groundskeepers and helping communicate to supervisors what issue the equipment is experiencing.
• Perform basic, routine maintenance as assigned.
• Return repaired equipment to their designated spot.

Benefits:

• Healthcare (incl vision & dental, FSA, HSA)
• 401K (matching)
• Paid time off after 90-day probationary period
• Lunch provided Tuesday-Friday
• Uniforms
• Holiday Bonus

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be highly motivated and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow directions from supervisors.
• Ability to communicate issues with the equipment.
• Ability to work early morning starts, select weekends, and holidays throughout the year for large events (if assigned).
• Basic understanding of small engines and hand tools.
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, safety protocols when handling hazardous materials or heavy machinery.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals.
• Ability to efficiently multitask under pressure with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

• Experience with repairing small engines is a plus.
• Experience with basic equipment maintenance, such as oil changes, tire rotations, fluid level checks.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of heavy parts and tools.
• Climbing, bending, and working in tight spaces.
• Regular exposure to noise, grease, and hazardous materials.
• Standing for long periods of time.