Head Mechanic

Nestled in the heart of Estero Bay, near the Gulf of Mexico, West Bay Club is a member-owned gated community and private golf club encompassing nearly 900 acres - 500 of which are dedicated to conservation. The community boasts 790 residences, including estate homes, high-rise condos, and villas, all set amidst lush tropical landscaping and bordering Estero Bay and Gulf of Mexico. West Bay recently underwent a $40 million renovation of the club amenities and golf course.

Located in the picturesque surroundings of West Bay's community the Bay House facility includes a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, culinary academy, card and meeting rooms, and the Aqua Café offering both indoor and outdoor dining. West Bay's tennis facility offers center court viewing on all eight Har-Tru courts. Additionally, the Sports Park offers six pickleball courts, two bocce courts, and a dog park. Residents also enjoy kayaking, canoeing, boating, and fishing all from the West Bay River Park's on-premises dock, featuring a private boat launch and boat storage.

A unique feature of the community is West Bay's private Beach Club, which underwent a complete reconstruction, completed in March 2024. Residents enjoy direct access to their beachfront club along the Gulf of Mexico, complete with a full-service restaurant, valet service, and dedicated beach attendants providing beach service.

Within the community, the West Bay Golf Club is anchored around its 18-hole championship golf course. Designed by esteemed golf course architects Pete and PB Dye, renovated by Fry-Straka, golf enthusiasts seek out West Bay to experience its unique and challenging design. The Golf Club is home to multiple dining venues that range from casual dining including the Niblick Grille and Signature Bar, to fine dining at the Golf House. The club offers a maximum of 300 golf memberships, 150 social memberships, and currently has a wait list. While the club remains open year-round, the peak of member activity is from November through April.

About The Position

West Bay Club is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Mechanic to join our Golf Course Maintenance team. This vital position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of all equipment used in the care of our championship-level golf course. The Head Mechanic will play a crucial role in ensuring that the course is maintained to the highest standards by keeping all machinery, including mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, and other specialized equipment, in optimal working condition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.

• Reviews expenses and purchases with department manager for approval. Places orders for parts/supplies as needed for equipment or service and tracks expenses and inventories for budget purposes.

• Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment.

• Performs mower grinding/sharpening, performs general overhaul of motors, reels, install and adjusts braking systems.

• Performs machining or welding work in making fittings used in repair of maintenance equipment.

• Maintains records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, parts ordered.

• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus. Skilled in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs.

• Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventative maintenance work.

• Helps to control costs and expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories and related items.

• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the Head Mechanic

• Certificate from college or technical school.

• Minimum of three (3) years head mechanic or assistant mechanic experience preferred.

• Must have own set of tools.

Other Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License, Mechanics Certificate from Gas and Diesel Engine Training Seminar.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to Stephen Stortz, Golf Course Superintendent, at sstortz@westbayclubs.com