Golf Course Assistant Mechanic

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Governors Club in Brentwood, TN is seeking a dependable equipment technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair golf course maintenance machinery. Prior golf course experience is preferred but not required; strong engine knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance scheduling, repairs, shop upkeep, and collaboration with resort staff. The role requires adaptability to weather, shifts, and providing excellent service to guests and team members.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a similar position
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Strong technical gasoline and diesel engine background
• Excellent equipment operation skills
• Excellent mechanical understanding
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist with the appropriate scheduling of preventative maintenance and prioritized repairs
• Troubleshoot all equipment
• Maintain a clean, well-organized shop with safety as the highest priority
• Assist with golf course special projects
• Maintain a strong knowledge of emergency procedures
• Learn to operate all pieces of equipment
• Interact with resort staff in a professional manner
• Communicate all pertinent information to the golf maintenance team
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Remain alert, courteous and helpful to guests and colleagues

Skills

Maintenance experience

Engine diagnostics

Mechanical skills

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

The Governors Club is a private 18 hole facility located in Brentwood Tennessee, we are currently looking for dependable, reliable team players who take pride in what they do. Golf Course experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities:

Inspects, diagnoses, adjusts and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis. Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy duty and light duty mowing equipment. Keeps maintenance equipment fueled, oiled and inspected; and performs related tasks as required.

This position is expected to assist with the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of all pieces of turf management equipment to the highest degree of dependability and performance, with the emphasis on precise quality of cut.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the appropriate scheduling of preventative maintenance, and prioritized repairs

• Troubleshoots all equipment

• Maintains a clean, well-organized shop with safety as the highest of priorities

• Assists with golf course special projects

• Maintains a strong knowledge of emergency procedures

• Learns to operate all pieces of equipment

• Interacts with resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments when necessary

• Communicates all pertinent information to the golf maintenance team

• Maintains a professional appearance

• Remains alert, courteous and helpful to the guests and colleagues at all times

Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience in a similar position preferred

• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards

• Must have a strong technical gasoline and diesel engine background

• Excellent equipment operation skills

• Must have excellent mechanical understanding and ability

• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbal and written

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays

While primarily an indoor job, must also be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, cold, sun & heat)General golf course day to day maintenance ie, bunker raking, course setup, mowing, string trimming, etc. Good benefits with a fun work environment at a very stable, upscale country club.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Sick time

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift (Overtime is Available)

• 6am -230pm (start time varies seasonally / some weekends are required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)