Lead Mechanic - Cordova Golf Course

Cordova-Recreation-and-Park-Distric; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordova Recreation & Park District is seeking a full-time Lead Mechanic to join the Cordova Golf Course team. This position follows a 9/8/80 schedule with some weekends, holidays and evenings, and on-call as needed.

Under direction, the Lead Mechanic will supervise and perform repairs on golf course maintenance equipment, golf carts, mowers, and related machinery; manage parts inventory and preventive maintenance; and train staff to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and 3–5 years of full-time paid experience in golf course equipment maintenance.
• Experience working on golf course maintenance equipment, utility vehicles, mowers, carts, tractors, and turf machinery.
• Valid California driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff performing mechanic duties on golf course equipment.
• Train staff in equipment maintenance and shop safety.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of greens and fairway mowers and related turf equipment.
• Maintain repair records and parts inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Lifts

Grinders

Welders

Job description

Lead Mechanic

Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) is seeking a full-time Lead Mechanic to join our Cordova Golf Course team.

This position works a 9/8/80 schedule (a two-workweek schedule of eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day, and one day off) and some weekends, holidays, and evenings along with the ability to be on-call as needed.

Interviews will tentatively take place the week of November 2, 2026.

Summary Description

Under direction of assigned supervisory staff; leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of duties involved in performing minor and major repairs to and maintaining District vehicles, golf carts, mowers, and related gasoline, diesel and battery powered equipment; oversees the ordering of parts and inventory control; services and performs preventive maintenance duties on a variety of vehicles and equipment; maintains a variety of records; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Lead Mechanic is the second level classification within the Park Services Mechanic series. This classification leads and works alongside the staff responsible for performing a variety of mechanic duties within the Park Service division.

Learn more about the Cordova Recreation & Park District at https://www.cordovarpd.gov/

Learn more about the Cordova Golf Course at https://www.cordovagc.gov/

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Lead, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of mechanic duties including troubleshooting and repairing golf course maintenance equipment, golf carts, utility vehicles, mowers, tractors, sprayers, and other heavy and light equipment.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including proper golf course equipment maintenance, shop safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Supervise the use, care, and operation of a variety of mechanical repair equipment, diagnostic tools, lifts, grinders, welders, and specialty turf equipment tools.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and manufacturer specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Oversee and participate in performing lubrication, oil changes, battery maintenance, tire changing, reel adjustments, bedknife setup, and other servicing of golf course vehicles and maintenance equipment.
• Oversee and participate in performing repairs required to ensure proper operation of greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, bunker rakes, aerifiers, topdressers, and related turf equipment.
• Oversee and participate in the repair and overhaul of engines, transmissions, hydraulics, reels, cutting units, differentials, and other major systems.
• Oversee and participate in performing preventative maintenance inspections including engine tune-ups, brake adjustments, electrical system repairs, hydraulic leak detection, and scheduled service intervals.
• Oversee and participate in removing, cleaning, and replacing accessories and components such as pumps, hoses, bearings, belts, filters, batteries, starters, alternators, and hydraulic cylinders.
• Oversee and participate in troubleshooting hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and computerized control systems; repair malfunctions promptly to minimize course downtime.
• Oversee and participate in rebuilding and repairing small engines including two- and four-cycle engines, handheld power equipment such as blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, edgers, and other grounds maintenance tools.
• Oversee and participate in inspecting and maintaining records of repairs, preventative maintenance schedules, work orders, and parts inventory for all golf course equipment.
• Oversee the pickup, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste resulting from equipment repair in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Supervise employees including planning, assigning, and coordinating the work of mechanics, assistants, seasonal staff, and outside service vendors.
• Operate mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, loaders, aerifiers, and related golf course maintenance machinery necessary in the performance of duties.
• Perform routine inspections of all golf course equipment; execute required maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Maintain complete inventory of repairs and parts; order parts as necessary; receive shipments; submit reports and maintenance records as necessary.
• Drives throughout the District to complete District related business.
• Perform related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a fleet maintenance and repair program.
• Principles of lead supervision and training.
• Proper methods, techniques, materials and equipment used in the servicing of vehicles, gasoline, and diesel and battery powered engines, and related hydraulics.
• Principles of automotive electrical wiring.
• Advanced methods and techniques of performing diagnostic troubleshooting services.
• Principles and methods of preventive maintenance.
• Safe operation of power equipment and tools.
• Safe practices and knowledge of hazards associated with a mechanic shop.
• Safe practices and knowledge of environmental regulations for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Principles and practices of record keeping.
• Basic mathematics.
• Inventory tracking and control.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:

• Lead, organize, review and participate in the work of staff involved in performing a variety of mechanic work in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing vehicles, trailers, golf carts, gasoline-powered lawn mowers, and other related equipment, including hydraulic systems.
• Recognize and diagnose technical problems of gasoline, diesel, electric and small-engine powered vehicles and equipment.
• Independently perform the most difficult mechanical maintenance activities.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Safely and effectively operate a variety of power and hand tools used in heavy and light equipment repair.
• Perform reel grinding and backlapping.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Drive automobiles and tractors.
• Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
• Operate a computer as necessary to perform job duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform basic mathematic calculations.
• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records and logs.
• Read, write and speak English at a level to satisfactorily perform the work.
• Meet customer service and teamwork guidelines as defined in the performance standards.
• Drive a personal or District vehicle throughout the District.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines – Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and three to five years of full-time paid experience in golf course equipment maintenance and repair required. This work should include extensive hands‑on mechanical experience working on golf course maintenance equipment, utility vehicles, mowers, carts, tractors, and specialized turf machinery.

Preferred Experience

• Reel to bedknife adjustments, backlapping
• Hydraulic and electrical diagnostics
• Diesel and gasoline engine repair
• Preventative maintenance program management
• Supervising or mentoring staff
• Toro, John Deere, Jacobson, Club Car, EZGO, Cushman, or similar equipment experience
• Inventory control and parts management
• Shop Safety/OHSA compliance
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Use of diagnostic software and OEM service systems

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid Class C (basic, non-commercial) California driver's license is required. Must provide a current copy of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to appointment to job.

Additional Requirements

Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age prior to appointment due to the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Required to take and pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Environment

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to loud noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, chemicals, and gases; work at various locations throughout the District; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; regular interaction with District staff, general public and other organizations; occasionally deal with dissatisfied individuals. Incumbents in this class must be willing to work on weekend, evenings and holidays.

Physical

Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an indoor and outdoor setting; to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or up to 50 pounds; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; to make frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision

Vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen.

Hearing

Speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Pre-Hire Requirements

Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements that may include, but are not limited to: fingerprinting and Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check, a clear tuberculosis screening, reference check, licensure/certification check, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Cordova Recreation & Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.