Senior Golf Course Equipment Technician

Socket.dev; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a skilled Equipment Mechanic to maintain, repair, and keep golf course equipment in top condition. You will implement preventive maintenance programs and ensure equipment reliability across the fleet, while keeping the shop organized, safe, and compliant with regulations.

The role requires a journeyman level of experience with power equipment and hands-on work on golf course machinery.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience as a journeyman skill level mechanic working with power equipment, gasoline, diesel, and electric engines.
• Two (2) years of experience working on golf course equipment or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid Class D driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain three (3) equipment maintenance certifications within two (2) years of employment.
• Must supply own tools as required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnose, and repair various types of engines including two and four cycle, air cooled, and liquid cooled.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnose, and repair equipment involving hydrostatic drive systems, transmissions, electrical, exhaust, hydraulics and brakes, reel technology, drive trains, steering, suspension, and cooling systems for optimum operating efficiency and compliance with safety requirements and regulations.
• Grind and lap reel blades for optimum cut quality.
• Oversee repairs on golf carts.
• Perform welding tasks for frame repair and fabricate parts as needed.
• Train operators to use equipment properly and safely.
• Assist other mechanics with maintenance and repairs on larger Fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize sophisticated electronic test equipment to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Operationally test vehicles and equipment.
• Make service calls for vehicles and equipment that break down.
• Refurbish and conduct complete overhauls on equipment.
• Repair or replace worn parts and re-weld major parts to restore to like-new condition.
• Work on gasoline, diesel, electric equipment.
• May work on alternative fuels/technology and hybrid powered equipment.
• Design, modify, build, and install or remove special equipment.
• Record equipment work orders and inspections in fleet information management system software.
• Clean and maintain the shop, shop tools, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Journeyman mechanic

Golf course equipment experience

Valid Class D license

Certifications readiness

Own tools

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a skilled Equipment Mechanic to maintain, repair, and keep golf course equipment in top condition. You will implement preventive maintenance programs and ensure equipment reliability across the fleet, while keeping the shop organized, safe, and compliant with regulations.

The role requires a journeyman level of experience with power equipment and hands-on work on golf course machinery.