Shop Mechanic – Golf Course & Turf Equipment

Pin Placements; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time, stable employment

Brand-new indoor service facility

Professional development

Manufacturer training opportunities

Job summary

Global Turf Equipment Sales & Rentals is seeking an experienced Shop Mechanic in Plant City, FL to inspect, diagnose, repair, and refurbish golf course and turf equipment. The role focuses on reel mower maintenance, reel grinding, bedknife grinding, and precision cutting unit setup to meet quality standards.

The successful candidate will work in a new indoor facility and collaborate with service, parts, rental, and sales teams to ensure equipment meets high reliability and performance before

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing golf course maintenance equipment or similar commercial turf equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with small engines, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a shop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair golf course maintenance equipment, including greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, utility vehicles, and specialty turf equipment.
• Perform precision reel grinding, bedknife grinding, and cutting unit adjustments to manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect, rebuild, and maintain reel mower cutting units, including bearings, rollers, bedknives, and related components.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on diesel, gasoline, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Assist with the refurbishment and preparation of used golf course equipment for resale.
• Prepare new equipment for customer delivery, including assembly, setup, and operational testing.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Experience with small engines

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostics

Valid driver's license

Reel grinding experience

Bedknife grinding experience

Tools

Reel grinding equipment

Bedknife grinding equipment

Job description

Shop Mechanic – Golf Course & Turf Equipment

Company: Global Turf Equipment Sales & Rentals
Location: Plant City, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About Global Turf Equipment

Global Turf Equipment is a leading distributor of golf course and sports turf equipment, serving customers throughout Florida, the Caribbean, and international markets. We represent industry-leading manufacturers, including Jacobsen, Husqvarna, Cushman, Trimax, Redexim, Smithco, and more.

As we continue to grow, we're expanding our service operations and relocating to a brand-new, fully indoor facility in Plant City, Florida, in January 2027.

We're looking for an experienced Shop Mechanic with a strong background in golf course maintenance equipment, particularly reel mower maintenance, reel grinding, and precision cutting unit setup.

Position Overview

The Shop Mechanic will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of golf course and turf maintenance equipment.

This position will play an important role in our equipment refurbishment, service, and rental operations, ensuring equipment meets our standards for quality, reliability, and performance before returning to customers.

We’re particularly interested in candidates with hands-on experience maintaining golf course mowing equipment and performing reel and bedknife grinding.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair golf course maintenance equipment, including greens mowers, fairway mowers, rough mowers, utility vehicles, and specialty turf equipment.
• Perform precision reel grinding, bedknife grinding, and cutting unit adjustments to manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect, rebuild, and maintain reel mower cutting units, including bearings, rollers, bedknives, and related components.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on diesel, gasoline, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Assist with the refurbishment and preparation of used golf course equipment for resale.
• Prepare new equipment for customer delivery, including assembly, setup, and operational testing.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, electrical components, engines, and drivetrain systems.
• Maintain accurate service records and document completed repairs.
• Work collaboratively with our service, parts, rental, and sales teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience servicing and repairing golf course maintenance equipment or similar commercial turf equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with small engines, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a shop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Valid driver's license.

Highly Preferred

• Experience with reel grinding and bedknife grinding equipment.
• Experience setting up and adjusting reel mower cutting units to achieve proper height of cut and quality of cut.
• Previous experience as a Golf Course Equipment Manager, Golf Course Equipment Technician, or Turf Equipment Mechanic.
• Familiarity with Jacobsen, Toro, John Deere, or other commercial golf course equipment.
• Experience using Foley, Bernhard, or similar reel grinding equipment.
• Experience rebuilding and refurbishing commercial turf equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and technical capabilities.
• Full-time, stable employment with a growing company.
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading golf course equipment manufacturers.
• Brand-new, fully indoor service facility in Plant City, Florida.
• A collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Opportunity to expand technical expertise through manufacturer training.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a skilled, dependable mechanic who takes pride in their work and understands the precision required to maintain golf course equipment.

The ideal candidate may currently work as an Equipment Technician or Equipment Manager at a golf course and is interested in transitioning into a dealership environment, where they'll have the opportunity to work on a wider variety of equipment without the daily demands of maintaining an entire golf course fleet.

Experience with reel grinding and precision cutting unit maintenance will be a significant advantage.

Global Turf Equipment Sales & Rentals
Plant City, Florida
www.globalturf.com