Shop Mechanic – Golf Course Turf Equipment (Reel Grinding)

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

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