Lead Golf Equipment Technician - Mentor Team & Vehicle

Troon; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

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Job summary

Glenview Golf Course, part of Troon, in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a full-time Lead Equipment Technician - Golf Course. The role oversees daily maintenance, repair, and sharpening of turf equipment, with a focus on reel maintenance to ensure pristine greens. A company vehicle is provided for travel between properties within the portfolio.

The technician will lead four other mechanics, mentor staff, and coordinate preventive maintenance while maintaining accurate records and safety standards on site.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a preventive maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Performs reel grinding (spin and relief), bedknife sharpening, and mower adjustments for optimal height and quality of cut.
• Performs mower grinding and sharpening, general overhaul of motors and reels, and installs and adjusts braking systems.
• Performs machining or welding work in making fittings used in the repair of maintenance equipment.
• Manages expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories, and related items.
• Ensures accurate records are kept of preventive maintenance, repairs made, and parts ordered.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus; uses repair tools for various mechanical tasks.
• Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventive maintenance work.
• Works closely with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to support daily course setup.
• Organizes and maintains a clean and safe maintenance area.

Job description

Glenview Golf Course, part of Troon, in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a full-time Lead Equipment Technician - Golf Course. The role oversees daily maintenance, repair, and sharpening of turf equipment, with a focus on reel maintenance to ensure pristine greens. A company vehicle is provided for travel between properties within the portfolio.

The technician will lead four other mechanics, mentor staff, and coordinate preventive maintenance while maintaining accurate records and safety standards on site.