Lead Golf Course Mechanic at ROYAL POINCIANA GOLF CLUB INC – Naples, Florida

Want to see what it's like to work at a club like Royal Poinciana? If you like working in a fast-paced environment with a team that is structured, precise, and organized like a well-oiled machine, with a membership and co-workers who care about you as a member of the family, then we’re the place for you!

We value our employees by offering competitive pay and benefits, resources to get the job done right, and training to help you continue to expand your skills and knowledge.

The Lead Mechanic is responsible for helping to maintain all equipment used by the department. As a Lead Mechanic, you must lead by example by taking a proactive position on all responsibilities concerning the maintenance of golf course equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but is not limited to the following:

· Helps train staff members on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.

· Assists the Equipment Manager in encouraging team members to be diligent with equipment care and operation.

· Assists the Equipment Manager in reviewing operational challenges and recommending solutions.

· Identifies and corrects performance problems under the Equipment Manager’s supervision, complete repairs/adjustments, and help ensure all equipment is being properly cleaned.

· Assists with maintaining records of repairs, equipment and parts inventory, preventative maintenance, and fuel/lubricate usage.

· Maintains a clean, safe and orderly work environment.

· Assists Equipment Manager to ensure departmental compliance with OSHA.

· Assists with the implementation of a thorough Preventative Maintenance program for all equipment.

· Assists the Equipment Manager to anticipate parts need and maintain inventory to maximize equipment operations, reducing down time.

· Attends educational seminars to stay current with the leading technology and troubleshooting skills needed.

· Communicates with the Equipment Manager, the Lead Superintendent, or Assistant Superintendents on daily/weekly work assignments to ensure all needed equipment is ready prior to need.

· Ability to interact positively with Members and teammates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Three to five years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience in specialized golf course maintenance.

• Must be self-motivated.

• Able to read technical manuals and regulatory documents.

• Requires a valid Florida driver’s license.

Language: Ability to read, write, and comprehend complex correspondence, memos, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees.

Mathematics: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other:

• Exhibits professionalism and expresses interest of improvement through enhanced developmental skills, exhibit leadership, and expressed direction through own self-actions.

• Requires the individual to maintain flexible availability, working weekends, and holidays. May be required to return to job site at odd hours under emergency situations.

• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.

• Welding and/or fabrication skills required.

• Maintain a pleasant and outgoing personality and must not possess any extreme personal appearance characteristics as judged by a conservative membership base.

• Must be respected in the Community.

• Serves as a role model and sets a positive example for the entire staff in all aspects of business and personnel management.

• Must be in compliance with and actively support a drug-free workplace.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some stress may occur. They may also work in hot and/or humid conditions, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel in order to use a telephone keypad and computer keyboard and mouse. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position at a maximum of 50% of the time. Must frequently be able to move equipment weighing up to 60lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Pay & Benefits:

This is a year-round, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, eligible for overtime. Hourly pay is competitive and varies depending on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

RP employee programs for year-round, full-time staff include:

· Vacation (2 weeks after 1 year of service)

· Holiday Pay (6 holidays)

· Personal Time Off (PTO) - (6 days available upon hire)

· Employer Matching 401k

· Bonus Program

· Training Opportunities

· Health insurance

· Life Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Employee merchandise discount

· Referral program

· HealthJoy

· Gym Membership Reimbursement

· Paid meals

· Tuition assistance/Scholarship program

· Core Value Program with Core Cash… and much more!

Royal Poinciana Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. DFWP/EOE/ADA

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Royal Poinciana Club – A Commitment to Excellence

Royal Poinciana Golf Club is a private, invitation-only club with 2 impeccably maintained 18-hole golf courses, 8 HydroGrid soft tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, elegant indoor and outside dining options, a superior bridge program, and an extensive social program. As a Member-owned club, everything at RP is customized to provide our Members with the best experience possible.

Culture & RP to the Core

Royal Poinciana’s heart and soul, what truly defines our beloved Club, is its people. It’s a business where excellence is expected by and from its leadership; a home away from home where every member and employee can expect to be treated with dignity and respect; and a haven where deep friendships and lifelong memories are made and celebrated daily. Core values are the attributes and characteristics Members and employees are expected to demonstrate in their personal behavior.

Our core values are Integrity, Respect, Trust, Stewardship, Accountability, Teamwork, and Honesty.