Equipment Technician

Ultipro; Braselton (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking an Equipment Technician at our golf course to oversee a comprehensive preventative maintenance program and ensure equipment is safe and ready for daily use. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects in golf course equipment and supervise shop operations to maintain detailed records.

The role requires strong safety focus, ability to train staff, and flexibility to work in various weather conditions, with regular attendance and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the use of repair tools and performing mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
• Ability to move heavy objects.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions while repairing equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine maintenance work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
• Possession of a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in golf course maintenance equipment including diesel, electric and gasoline powered vehicles and other equipment.
• Instructs and/or trains maintenance workers regarding preventative maintenance and safe operation of equipment.
• Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance program within budget and purchases repair parts.
• Keeps complete records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and maintenance.
• Spot checks equipment for performance and may perform emergency repairs on the course.
• Oversees the shop area maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Equipment repair

Diagnose mechanical issues

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Weather adaptability

Tools

Power tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Description

An Equipment Technician reports to the golf course superintendent and/or the assistant golf course superintendent and oversees a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.

An Equipment Technician reports to the golf course superintendent and/or the assistant golf course superintendent and oversees a comprehensive preventative maintenance program. This program includes the repair of failing equipment, keeping records of parts that need to be maintained and on each piece of equipment, and placing orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment or service. The equipment tech properly communicates any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to the superintendent and/or the assistant superintendent. The equipment tech places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building.

Typical functions:

Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment including, diesel, electric and gasoline powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.

Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventative maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.

Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.

Maintains a preventative maintenance program within budget on all equipment and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.

Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment.

Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, frequently makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.

Oversees the shop area maintenance.

Employment Standards:

Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.

Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools and the making of various types of mechanical repair

Working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.

Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.

Ability to move heavy objects.

Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.

Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.

Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.

Possession of a valid South Carolinas driver's license.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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