Mechanic

The Bay Club Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Club Membership

Competitive Compensation

Discounts on club services and amenities

Continuing Education

Paid Time off

Health Insurance

Job summary

The Bay Club Company seeks a Golf Course Mechanic in San Jose, California. The role is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimal performance of all golf course machinery, including mowers, utility vehicles, and small engines. Ideal candidates will have experience in small engine repair and turf equipment maintenance, be detail-oriented, and possess strong customer service skills. The position includes competitive compensation and benefits such as club membership and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with small engine repair and turf equipment maintenance preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Minimum of three (3) years of mechanic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair small engines, diesel and gas equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mowers and other turf equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records and parts inventory.

Skills

Small engine repair

Turf equipment maintenance

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

General Summary

The Golf Course Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overall performance of all golf course equipment and machinery. This role ensures that mowers, utility vehicles, small engines, and other turf equipment are operating safely and efficiently to support daily course operations.

Primary Job Functions

• Learn and apply the company’s standard operating procedures.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair small engines, diesel and gas equipment, hydraulic systems, and electrical components.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mowers, carts, tractors, and other turf equipment; sharpen and grind reels and bed knives to maintain optimal cutting performance.
• Maintain accurate service records and parts inventory.
• Ensure all equipment meets safety standards and operates reliably.
• Assist in ordering parts and inventory supplies as needed.
• Keep the shop area clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Preventive maintenance responsibility of the building such plumbing, light electrical and painting.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• When applicable, greet members and guests throughout the property.
• Understand and anticipate the needs of the department and property.
• Follow up as required and communicate in a timely manner.
• Be an active participant in events, programs, meetings and training.
• Represent the club in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow-through and response.
• Schedule varies and may require weekend and holiday hours, days and evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience with small engine repair and turf equipment maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum of three (3) years of mechanic experience preferred.
• Professional, friendly manner and excellent customer service attitude and abilities.
• Strong verbal communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player.
• Self‑motivated, takes initiative, anticipates the needs of others and willing to acquire new skills.

Skills & Knowledge

Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret general training manuals, professional journals, or technical procedures; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from children, managers, associates, members, and the general public.

Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands and fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The associate is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The language skills, reasoning ability, physical demands, and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bay Club Company (“TBCC”) provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race (and all traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed (including, but not limited to, religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and breastfeeding, and other related medical conditions), sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived national origin/ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital/familial status, source of income, veteran status, citizenship status, political activities or affiliations, medical condition, genetic information, persons with AIDS or AIDS-related condition, or persons who are victims of domestic violence.

Estimated Base Pay Range

$30.00 / hour

Other Compensation And Benefits

• Club Membership
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounts on club services and amenities
• Continuing Education
• Community Involvement
• Paid Time off *
• Health Insurance *
• Offered to Full‑Time associates. Full‑Time status eligibility starting at 25 average hours of work per week.