Mechanic - Golf - Highland Hills

City of Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 35,170 - 47,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings

Discounted access to facilities

Job summary

A local government agency in Greeley is seeking a Mechanic to maintain turf equipment for golf courses. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and keeping accurate records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and be knowledgeable about turf maintenance. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in turf equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair turf equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on golf course machinery.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of turf equipment maintenance

Ability to diagnose mechanical defects

Welding skills

Basic knowledge of golf

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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Job Description

Job Description

Full Hiring Range: $25.53 – $34.47 hourly

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.53 - $30.00 hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

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The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

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Job Summary

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on the entire turf equipment fleet, including golf course mowers, tractors, specialty equipment and a fleet of 55 electric golf carts. Maintain a high quality of cut and consistency among all mowers.

Minimum Requirements

Experience, Education, and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
  

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,
  
  

AND

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Preferred

• Use of Microsoft office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A working knowledge of the theory, care and operation of all gas, diesel, electric and two-cycle powered golf course turf maintenance equipment. This equipment may include, but not limited to, electric golf vehicles, carts, cutting units for all golf course surfaces, tractors as well as specialty fringe equipment.
• Rainbird Cirrus irrigation control.
• Welding equipment for repairs and fabrication, along with other specialty tools specific to our industry
• Ability to inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects and failures in various golf course maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of mower set up specific to the industry, and maintain sharp, accurately set cutting units of specific height to ensure a high quality of cut as well as consistency throughout the fleet.
• Ability to operate specialty equipment repair tools, and technical experience for making
• mechanical repairs. Ability to multi-task, remain flexible and adjust to rapidly changing course equipment requirements and needs.
• Create and adhere to a preventative maintenance program on all equipment and maintains an accurate set of records for equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of the game of golf and provide spot checks of equipment on the course to ensure equipment is providing the best course conditions possible.
  
  

Travel

• Approximately 10% flexible, local travel required.
  
  

Essential Functions

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain Equipment, diagnose issues and repair as needed. Perform general maintenance on all golf equipment and electric golf cart fleet including preventative maintenance services, repairs, adjustments, safety inspections, troubleshooting as well as reel grinding and welding.
• Purchase parts and inventory items to repair/maintain golf course equipment. Monitor fuel/oil levels and make purchases as needed.
• Perform accurate record keeping, orders and budget management.
• Golf cart fleet maintenance and management. Oversee part-time golf cart maintenance personnel. Frequent interaction with pro shop to communicate needs, repair times and fleet availability.
• Assist with golf course activities such as mowing, rolling greens, course set-up, debris removal, fertilization and aerification practices.
• Works alternating weekends to provide oversight to ensure weekend course prep meets course condition standards.
• Coordinate equipment needs between both golf courses as well as between different City
• departments.
• Facilitate in the transportation and delivery of equipment to meet changing needs throughout the year.
• Communicate equipment needs, status on repairs and budget.
• Discuss daily about upcoming maintenance plans, equipment needs and course priorities. Order repair parts. Commonly, seek out multiple parts prices when applicable to ensure best value.
• Coordinate warranty repairs and equipment replacements as needed.
• Seek council for troubleshooting equipment to ensure efficient repair and return to service.
• Coordinating maintenance schedule for truck, tractor and skid steer equipment.
• Ensure equipment is used in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Assist with employee training as needed.
• Communicate proper preventative measures including fluid checks, tire pressure checks and post operation cleaning.
• Problem solving and decision making: Incumbent is expected to solve a variety of problems in situations where there are substantially diversified procedures, specialized standards and only limited standardization.
• Requires reasoning to produce a practical course of action within the established process.
• Choices fall within the range of specified, acceptable standards, alternatives and technical practices.
• Example(s): PossessThe knowledge to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair a large variety of industry specific equipment.
• Ability to think outside the box and find creative solutions.
• The ability to multi-task, remain flexible and prioritize course needs in an ever-changing
• environment.
• Use knowledge, experience and skills to efficiently address a wide variety of potential breakdowns and issues.
• Self-driven, motivated with the ability to self-manage with the desire to maintain equipment at the highest level possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• Need to be able to work in outdoor conditions year-round when required
• Marginal to moderate hazards that are typically predictable or well protected against
• Exposure to power tools and welding equipment. Reel grinding and maintenance of sharp objects.
• Requirement to work under equipment supported by a lift system.
• Exposure to much equipment related chemicals including fuel, oil as well as various fluids and cleaning products
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Example(s): Frequent demand to lift equipment over 50 pounds.
• Requirement to work in tight, awkward positions for an extended amount of time.
• Use of heavy, industry specific tools. Requirement to stand or remain on feet for an extended amount of time.
  
  

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [e-mail] .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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