Assistant Equipment Mechanic - Golf Course

Overview: Salary Range $42,100.00 - $58,900.00 Salary Position Type Full Time

Reports To: Equipment Manager

Status: Full-Time PositionFLSA: Non-exempt

General Summary: Under general supervision of the Equipment Manager, assists in the implementation of the comprehensive preventative maintenance for all equipment; performs minor repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment and assists on major repairs; assists in the adjustment, preventative maintenance, and repair of both reel and rotary cutting units; keeps all equipment in efficient, operable condition at all times; maintains a record of service and repairs; organizes and maintains a clean service area and maintenance building; and performs related tasks as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Performs preventative maintenance of many types of golf course maintenance equipment. Maintains a complete record of preventative maintenance and repairs performed on equipment. Inspects and diagnoses mechanical defects or failures in golf course and other District equipment; this includes general adjustment and minor repair of carburetors, ignition systems, starters, generators, fuel pumps, braking systems, steering systems, universal joints, hydraulic systems, engines, and differentials. Assists in the training and development of other equipment operators and maintenance personnel. Maintains an inventory of parts, tools, and supplies to assure availability and meet maintenance schedules. Assists in rotary and reel cutting unit setup, adjustment, and maintenance. Coordinates with the Equipment Manager and other staff members on the use and availability of golf course equipment. Responsible for the safety of employees and the public during all routine maintenance and maintenance projects. Properly dispose of contaminated fuel, waste oil, oil filters, and batteries as regulated. Attend training sessions, workshops, staff meetings, and conferences as required. Assures that tools and machines used in the shop are maintained and kept in good and safe condition. Assists with equipment preventative maintenance programs of other District facilities. Operates heavy and light equipment as needed. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Skills in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs. Basic computer skills. General knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine maintenance and repair. Must be able to learn basic skills in Hydraulic repair. Must be able to learn basic welding skills. Must be able to learn basic knowledge of turf grass management practices and operations. Working Environment/Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. to a height of 3 ½ feet. Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with weather and temperature extremes. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be available to be on-call at all times.

Education/Experience: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in the preventative maintenance and repair of small equipment. Experience in small engine rebuilds, hydraulics, and set up and sharpening of reels and bed knives, preferred. Golf Course experience also preferred. Must have a valid State of Colorado driver's license.