Lead Mechanic

The Meadows Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Lead Mechanic. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service for our guests.

In this role, you will be responsible for the shop condition (cleanliness, organization, and functionality), safe mechanical condition of all mowers, utility vehicles, and mechanical equipment. Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent/ Assistant Superintendents to plan and coordinate repairs, adjustments, and maintenance of all equipment to ensure it's available for daily use on the golf course.

The lead mechanic must be a team player who strives for excellence with a great attitude and strong work ethic. We believe our teammates are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and professional growth of every teammate.

Salary: $56,000, BOE

Essential Duties:

• Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies. Places orders for parts/supplies as needed for equipment or service.

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

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

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

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

• Ensures accurate records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, parts ordered are kept.

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

• Knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems and mowing equipment maintenance such as grinding, sharpening and adjustment.

• Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventative maintenance work.

• Organizes and maintains a clean and safe maintenance area.

• Assists the Equipment Manager as needed in interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Assists in the management of department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Mechanics.

• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Assists in developing ongoing training programs.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

• Certificate from college or technical school or 3 years of related experience.

• Valid Driver's License required.

• Strong computer skills preferred.

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.

• Welding work and fabrication experience in making fittings used in repair of maintenance equipment.

• Experience with John Deere equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands and walks; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls.

• Occasionally sits, climbs or balances.

• Regularly talks or hears. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift up to100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

• Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); with toxic or caustic materials; in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); may experience vibration.

• Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions and may face the risk of electrical shock or encounter fumes or airborne pathogens.

• Frequently works in areas near moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud.