Mechanic - Chester Golf Club

Leroy Springs & Company Inc; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leroy Springs & Company Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service and repair golf course equipment such as mowers and tractors. The role requires performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing issues, and ensuring safe operation of heavy and light machines in varying shifts.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience, and a valid SC driver's license, with willingness to train on CPR/First Aid and related safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by three years’ mechanical maintenance experience; mechanics diploma preferred.
• Valid SC Driver’s license and ability to operate a variety of maintenance equipment.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training; will train.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs golf course maintenance equipment (mowers/tractors, rollers, etc.).
• Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on equipment; grind reels and set tolerances.
• Maintains preventative maintenance schedule (oil, grease, air, fuel, etc.).
• Assists in parts inventory and keeps workshop clean; orders supplies as needed.
• Prepares routine reports and records of maintenance equipment.
• Operates a wide range of tools and equipment and maintains a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Tool use

Shift flexibility

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational diploma in mechanics preferred

Tools

Hand and power tools

Welding tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Under limited supervision, services and repairs golf course equipment, changes fluids, air filters and hydraulics to maintain standard operations.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs various golf course maintenance equipment (i.e. mowers/tractors, rollers, etc.)
• Communicates and prioritizes needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment to supervisor
• Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment
• Ability to grind reels and set appropriate tolerance
• Maintains preventative maintenance schedule (i.e. oil, grease, air, gas, etc.)
• Assists in parts inventory and maintain a clean and organized workshop; orders supplies and parts as needed
• Prepares routine reports and records of maintenance equipment as required
• Operates variety of equipment (i.e. hand and power tools, golf carts, backhoe, tractor/mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, spray equipment, sod cutters, dump truck, turf maintenance equipment, mechanic's tools, plumbing tools, electrician's tools, welding tools, torches, etc.)
• Cleans equipment and vehicles as necessary
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the general operation of golf course equipment
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance for all golf course equipment
• Requires a mechanical ability; ability to use common mechanical tools
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships; excellent customer service skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or/ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three years’ experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Vocational diploma in mechanics preferred.
• Valid SC Driver’s license
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training; will train

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

No supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to frequently stand, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects. Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ABOUT US

Come work with us! At Leroy Springs & Company, we are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a family of brands rooted in nonprofit recreation, with a legacy lasting more than 80 years and a long-held belief that all people should benefit from affordable outdoor recreation, education and wellness opportunities. Today, our portfolio includes the Anne Springs Close Greenway, a 2,100-acre nature preserve; four historic golf courses; Springmaid Mountain Retreat in Spruce Pine, NC; and the FLYERS Afterschool program, which serves all Fort Mill elementary schools.

With a team of over 500 dedicated employees across four counties and two states, we are united by values of excellence, integrity and community. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration and a shared vision for a vibrant future.

Whether you are interested in outdoor seasonal jobs, non-traditional education positions, or a segue into the nonprofit, golf or parks and recreation industries, Leroy Springs & Company offers a place to grow, connect and make a lasting impact.