Lead Mechanic at Far Oaks Golf Club LLC

O'Fallon, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equipment Repair, Mechanical Ability, Preventative Maintenance, Safety Procedures, Communication, Diagnosis, Inspection, Modification, Fueling, Organization, Teamwork, Hazard Awareness, Tool Usage, Problem Solving, Maintenance Scheduling, Adaptability

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Description Under the direction of the golf course Superintendent the mechanic works independently in the repairing and maintenance of various gasoline and diesel-powered golf maintenance equipment and the club’s gasoline beverage cart and picker fleet. The mechanic also assists in the course maintenance program and will warrant safety procedures a top priority. 1. Communicates any needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment. 2. Inspects, diagnosis, adjust, and repairs mechanical defects failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis. 3. Works to prioritize equipment repair and maintenance work. 4. Sets up and modifies new equipment as needed. 5. Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment. 6. Keeps maintenance equipment fueled, oiled, and inspected; performs related tasks as required. 7. Keeps up with preventative maintenance schedule, i.e. oil, grease, air, gas, etc. 8. Inspect and repair equipment on course. 9. Perform other duties as assigned by the course Superintendent. Requirements High school diploma Two years of equipment repair experience Valid driver’s license Requires a working knowledge of the general operation of gasoline and diesel powered equipment Requires mechanical ability; ability to use common mechanical tools Requires an ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees Maintains a clean and safe work environment as well as a well-organized parts inventory Requires adhering to proper recycling and/or disposal of various oils, compounds, and other fluids Requires assisting in daily inspection of golf course maintenance equipment Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards Physical Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk Ability to lift 50 lbs, and to lift overhead and push or pull and/or move lighter objects The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions of moderate cold and extreme heat The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and motorized equipment vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Responsibilities

The Lead Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered golf maintenance equipment, as well as assisting in the course maintenance program. They prioritize equipment repair, perform inspections, and ensure safety procedures are followed.