Shire Veteran Jobs

TITLE

Head Mechanic - Elbel Golf Course

OPEN DATE

4/10/2024

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

Bargaining

DIVISION

Venues Parks and Arts

LOCATION

Golf

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

SCHEDULE

40 hours, Monday -Friday

PAY RATE

$21.61 per hour

DESCRIPTION

Salary - $21.61 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:Direct and participate in equipment maintenance and repairs of all golf course and non-guest carrying vehicles. Responsible for coordinating and performing major and minor repairs on a variety of gasoline, diesel and electric powered equipment.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

• Coordinate and schedule all equipment for repairs and/or maintenance.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in golf course and golf course maintenance equipment. Grind, backlap, set and adjust mowers.
• Overhaul and repair automotive and other powered equipment including engines, brakes, transmissions, differentials, springs, and mufflers; secure and replace tools and parts.
• Responsible for administrative duties in relation to operation of maintenance shop including purchasing, receiving, vehicle record maintenance, departmental billing, inventory control, safety checklists for equipment. Vendor association in terms of bidding and purchasing of needed material.
• Responsible for ordering, repair and service of parts for all related equipment.
• Responsible for oil and gasoline inventories and fuel facility. Make sure orders are received, correct, and accounted for.
• Assist course superintendent with capital equipment purchases. In the absence of superintendent, make decisions on work orders and assign work.
• Responsible for continuing education of all employees in terms of safety programs and equipment standards.
• Maintain maintenance shop in orderly condition, cleaning working areas after repairs are completed.

NON-ESSENTIAL / MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. 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 EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum two years of experience as head mechanic or maintenance shop manager of golf course operation.
• Additional two years experience in general maintenance of equipment, engines, diesel and gas cycle engines including a technical background in hydraulic and electrical systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General understanding of golf course maintenance operations. Working knowledge of general operation of gasoline, diesel and electric equipment; knowledge of proper methods of servicing golf course equipment; knowledge of the repair and adjustment of power mowing equipment.
• Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment, as well as the ability to use them safely.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and public.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Valid Drivers License required. CDL preferred.

EQUIPMENT:Pickup truck, radio, miscellaneous hand and power tools, compresso s and power lifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: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 frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk and hear. The employee occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high precarious places and in frequently exposed to wet and/or humid condition, fumes or airborne par