Equipment Technician/ Greenkeeper II

Heritage Club; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Club is seeking an Equipment Technician to support golf course maintenance by performing equipment repair and routine maintenance. The role blends field work on the course with shop time to assist the Head Equipment Manager, with the aim of progression to Head Equipment Manager.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may include on‑the‑job training and EMCP certification through the club. A certificate or degree in automotive repair is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate or degree in automotive repair or a similar field.
• Reading equipment schematics, hydraulic and electrical diagrams is beneficial.
• On-the-job training and EMCP certification can be provided by the club.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Operates tools safely in automotive repair and machine shop settings.
• Reads equipment schematics and hydraulic/electrical diagrams.
• Accurately logs work performed to track maintenance intervals.
• Identifies equipment abnormalities by sight, sound and smell.
• Assists in ordering parts necessary for repairs.
• Safely operates all utility vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Reading directions

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Automotive repair certificate

Tools

Automotive repair tools

Job description

Pay Rate: $18-$22 per hour.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Golf Course and Grounds, Head Equipment Manager and Assistant Golf Course Superintendents; perform routine manual labor involved in equipment maintenance and golf course maintenance. The Equipment Technician is a hybrid position for someone to enter into the equipment repair and maintenance side of golf course management. On a typical day they would spend the first part of their day performing a task on the golf course, and then expect to spend their afternoon in the shop assisting the Head Equipment Manager. The Equipment Technician role will primarily focus on maintaining equipment such as reel maintenance, preventative maintenance, identifying and troubleshooting equipment not performing as expected, etc. This position aims to prepare an individual to advance to a Head Equipment Manager position.

Equipment Technician

has a certificate in a mechanical field preferred, but not required. On the job training and certification can be acquired with the aid of the club (example: GCSAA EMCP level 1 and level 2)

Principal Duties

• Demonstrates and proficient in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Safely and effectively operates a wide range of tools found in automotive repair and machine shops.
• Competent in reading equipment schematics, hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams, etc.
• Can accurately log work performed to track maintenance intervals.
• Possesses the ability to identify equipment abnormalities through sight, sound and smell.
• Works with the Superintendent and Head Equipment Manager in ordering all parts necessary for repairs.
• Safely and effectively operate all utility vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in basic training of new employees and daily tasks.
• Must participate and complete all Basic Safety Training Programs.
• Performs all fall leaf removal and winter snow removal.
• Participates in golf course projects including renovations, aerifications, drainage, tree removal, and construction.
• During the off-season, performs all necessary winter repairs and paints course and tournament paraphernalia as directed by management.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized and safe.
• Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Manager.
• Wear uniform properly.
• Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards.
• Follow guidelines in the golf course maintenance operations manual for each specific task.
• Perform other functions and routine golf course maintenance activities as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Golf Course Superintendents.
• Perform any other tasks requested by the management or the Club.

Physical, Mental and Visual Skills

• Good organizational skills and good verbal communication skills.
• The ability to follow oral and written directions and work in cooperation with fellow employees.
• Safety consciousness and problem solving skills.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work; may be required to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 20 pounds constantly. Perform such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.
• Dedication to personal improvement and course advancement.

Required Work Habits

• Reliable transportation.
• Work habits include regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, positive attitude, and promptness.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends as these are the busiest times for the golf course.

Educational, Development and Work-Related Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Certificate or degree in automotive repair or similar field.

Working Conditions

• Works indoor and outdoor in shop and on golf course and clubhouse grounds.
• May experience the following:
  • Carbon monoxide fumes from various equipment.
  • Work in the elements (Rain, Snow, Cold, etc.).
  • Various insects, compounds, and plants (example poison ivy).
  • Electrical outlets and wiring.
  • Grease and oil on equipment and shop floor.
  • Hot hydraulic fluids.
  • Potentially damaging noise levels.
  • Dirt, dust, and grass clippings.
  • Flying golf balls.
  • Load/transport 50 pound fertilizer and seed bags.
  • Move benches short distances that may weigh 25-50 pounds.
  • Potential exposure to pesticides, herbicides, dangerous chemicals and solvents and fertilizers if proper safety procedures are not followed.