Grounds Equipment Mechanic - Lyon Oaks

Announcement Information

This position will be located at:

Lyon Oaks Golf Course, 52221 Pontiac Trail, Wixom MI 48393

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, performs routine maintenance and major repair duties on a wide variety of landscaping and groundskeeping equipment. Oils, adjusts, and greases equipment.

Changes oil, replaces worn parts, and welds damaged equipment when necessary. Repairs transmissions and hydraulic systems, and repairs and overhauls small air-cooled, larger water-cooled and diesel engines. Inspects stalled or damaged equipment in the field and performs necessary repairs quickly in order to minimize lost time of equipment and groundskeeping personnel.

Is responsible for performing snow removal and emergency duties on an on-call basis. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• Thoroughly documented work history

• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

1.Have four (4) years of full-time work experience as a mechanic maintaining and repairing farm or construction equipment, liquid and air-cooled diesel and gas engines, groundskeeping or landscaping equipment, recreational vehicle or automobile engines, or other closely related experience. Such experience to include welding mechanical equipment, and repairing hydraulic motors and transmissions.

2.Possess a valid United States motor vehicle Commercial Driver's License (CDL) group "A" endorsement and air brakes. Out of Country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan Driver's license before hire date;

NOTE: Employees without the required CDL at the time of application must obtain it by the end of the six-month probationary period, at the employee's expense.

3.Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical established for this classification.

4.Successfully complete the six-month probationary period.

Work History

You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying.

Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.

Special Requirements

Must maintain a valid United States, unexpired, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) group "A" endorsement and air brakes as specified under required minimum qualifications.