Golf Course Maintenance- Assist Mechanic at Dallas National Golf Club – Dallas, Texas

The assistant equipment manager assists and/or works independently of the equipment manager in repairing and maintaining various gasoline- and diesel-powered golf course maintenance equipment.

The assistant equipment manager also assists in maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building, contributes to a preventative maintenance program, and places safety procedures as a top priority.

Typical functions:

· Communicates any needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment with the equipment manager and/or assistant superintendent.

· Inspects, diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis.

· Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.

· Sets up and modifies new equipment as needed.

· Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment.

· Keeps maintenance equipment fueled, oiled, and inspected; and performs related tasks as required.

· Assist in maintaining a clean and well-organized parts inventory room.

· Assisting in an effective, daily inspection of golf course maintenance equipment.

• Working knowledge of the general operation of gasoline-, and diesel- and electric-powered equipment, the proper methods of servicing golf course equipment, and the repair and adjustment of power mowing equipment.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
• Adhering to the proper recycling and/or disposal of various oils, compounds, and other fluids (antifreeze, oil filters, etc.).

Skills/ educational requirements

• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.