Park & Turf Equipment Mechanic

Genesis Distribution; Oswego Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

FSA Healthcare

Life Insurance

457 Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation, Personal, Sick Time

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Oswegoland Park District/Fox Bend Golf Course is seeking a full-time Mechanic to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and vehicles used across golf course, parks, landscaping, and other operations.

The role requires either a high school diploma or equivalent plus formal mechanical training or 4+ years of related experience, with First Aid/CPR/AED certifications within 3 months. The mechanic will work collaboratively with staff to keep equipment safe, reliable, and available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal training from an accredited technical school, college, vocational program, or related mechanical/equipment training OR a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience as a mechanic, equipment technician, small-engine mechanic, automotive mechanic, or in a closely related field.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on Park District vehicles, equipment, and machinery used in golf course, park, landscaping, and other departmental operations.
• Develop, maintain, and document preventative maintenance schedules and service records for vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair gasoline, diesel, electric, and small-engine equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain and repair commercial mowing and turf equipment, including reel and rotary-type mowing equipment, greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, and other specialized turf equipment.
• Maintain and repair trucks, utility vehicles, golf carts, tractors, skid steers/Bobcats, and other non-guest-carrying vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain and repair small-engine equipment, including trimmers, blowers, edgers, chainsaws, etc.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, fuel, transmission, drivetrain, and other equipment-related systems.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, parts, and service history.
• Follow safety procedures and Park District policies.
• Communicate equipment conditions, repair needs, safety concerns, and maintenance recommendations to supervisors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school / vocational training in mechanics

4+ years experience as mechanic or in related field

Job description

Oswegoland Park District/Fox Bend Golf Course is seeking a full-time Mechanic to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and vehicles used across golf course, parks, landscaping, and other operations.

The role requires either a high school diploma or equivalent plus formal mechanical training or 4+ years of related experience, with First Aid/CPR/AED certifications within 3 months. The mechanic will work collaboratively with staff to keep equipment safe, reliable, and available.