Head Golf Course Mechanic at Hampton Golf Inc. – Jacksonville, Florida

Deerwood Country Club is seeking a Head Golf Course Mechanic to join our team!

Founded in 1960 Deerwood Country Club is a private, member equity club on the desirable Jacksonville southside. The head mechanic will be repsonsiible for maintaining all of the golf course maintenance equipment and assisting with other areas as necessary. It will require a team player and someone capable of managing their own time. We are looking for a self motivated individual who can manage their responsibilities with minimal supervision.

The golf course will begin a complete renovation in October, 2026, after which the maintenance team will be maintaining a new golf course. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to see the construction process and be a part of reopening a newly renovated course.

Pay: $25–$32 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Full health care package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and Paid Time Off

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Job title

Head Golf Course Mechanic

Reports to

Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent

Classification

Hourly, Full Time or Part Time, Nonexempt

Working Hours

According to shift assignment

Job purpose

Responsible for maintaining administrative equipment records, maintaining, and repairing all mechanical equipment in the Maintenance Department. Communicate and advise the Superintendent regarding equipment purchasing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist Superintendent and Foreman in designing and implementing safety rules for equipment operators and general team members.
• Implement ongoing preventive maintenance programs and care for all equipment and maintains accurate progress records.
• Notify Superintendent of any equipment abuse.
• Responsible for repairing all maintenance equipment according to the specifications and highest professional standards particular to each item. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in diesel, electric and gasoline powered automobiles, trucks, sweepers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Utility work including sharpening blades, disassembles motors and performs general overhauling, grinds valves, repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, high pressured pumps and valves, install breaks, batteries, tires, wiring and glass and welding work.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Machine Repair File on each machine and daily mechanic work orders.
• Security of parts, equipment, and tools stored in the repair shop. In addition, keeps accurate inventory of all parts and other valuable items of equipment in the maintenance building.
• Order fuels, lubricants, and repair parts through the purchase order system and with the approval of the Superintendent.
• Assist and make recommendations to the Superintendent on the purchase of equipment.
• Maintain a clean golf course and maintenance complex.
• Always demonstrate courtesy to all Members and guests.

Qualifications

Two years of golf course mechanical experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Working conditions

Work is primarily outdoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job-related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write, and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 80 lbs., up to 40 lbs. frequently. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting, and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf's Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding.

Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. “A” frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a medal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.

Direct reports

None.