Golf Course Head Mechanic

Now Hiring Golf Course Head Mechanic
Astor Creek Golf & Country Club Port St. Lucie FL

Pay:$32$38 per hour depending on experience

Benefits & Perks

Full-time team members are eligible for a competitive benefits package including:

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Supportive Team Environment
Healthy Work-Life Balance

About the Position

Astor Creek Golf & Country Club is looking for a skilled and experienced Golf Course Head Mechanic to join our golf course maintenance this role youll be responsible for the reliability safety and performance of the golf course maintenance fleet including equipment repairs preventive maintenance and equipment records. Youll work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent on equipment condition repairs replacement and purchasing while also helping the maintenance team with safe equipment use and proper care. With a new equipment lease package planned for 2027 this is a great opportunity to help transition to a refreshed fleet and establish maintenance standards for the new equipment.

If you have experience working with gas and diesel engines electrical and hydraulic systems turf equipment and preventive maintenance wed love to hear from you.

About Astor Creek Golf & Country Club

Astor Creek Golf & Country Club is located on the Treasure Coast in Port St. Lucie one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida. The Club features a signature 18-hole golf course designed to provide a blend of challenge tranquility and playability. Plans for the complete golf experience include a Pro Shop 15-acre driving range 3-acre short game complex and a 15000 sq. ft. practice putting green. The Club will also feature a fitness facility sports courts dining options Sports Bar and a resort-style pool.

Our culture and values provide team members with a rewarding work environment where contributions are valued and success is supported.

Job title: Golf Course Head Mechanic

Reports to: Golf Course Superintendent Assistant Superintendent

Classification: Hourly Full-Time or Part-Time Nonexempt

Working Hours: According to shift assignment and operational needs

Job purpose

Responsible for the reliability safety and performance of the golf course maintenance fleet. Maintains and repairs golf course equipment manages preventive maintenance and equipment records and advises the Superintendent regarding equipment condition replacement and purchasing. The Club is scheduled to receive a new equipment lease package in 2027 providing the successful candidate an opportunity to help transition and establish maintenance standards for a refreshed fleet.

Duties and responsibilities

• Inspect diagnose repair and maintain gasoline diesel electric battery-powered and hybrid turf equipment including reel and rotary mowers utility vehicles tractors sprayers sweepers pumps trailers and small engines.
• Develop and carry out preventive maintenance schedules based on manufacturer specifications operating hours seasonal needs and equipment condition.
• Service and repair engines transmissions differentials steering braking cooling fuel ignition charging electrical electronic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform reel grinding bedknife grinding blade sharpening cutting-unit setup welding fabrication tire service battery service and other shop work within training and authorization.
• Maintain complete equipment histories daily work orders inspection records warranty information parts usage and preventive maintenance documentation using paper or digital systems.
• Monitor fleet condition and equipment life cycles and recommend repair rebuild replacement and capital-purchase priorities to the Superintendent.
• Assist with planning receiving inspecting setting up documenting and placing into service the Clubs new equipment lease package scheduled for 2027.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of parts tools fuels and lubricants; secure valuable inventory and obtain approved purchases through established procedures.
• Help develop and enforce safe operating lockout/tagout lifting battery fueling chemical-handling and shop practices. Train operators in daily inspections proper equipment use and early reporting of damage or abnormal operation.
• Investigate equipment damage or misuse document findings and promptly notify the Superintendent.
• Keep the repair shop maintenance complex service areas and assigned work areas clean orderly and environmentally compliant.
• Coordinate with manufacturer representatives and vendors regarding technical support warranty claims parts availability and specialized service.
• Demonstrate professional and courteous service when interacting with Members guests vendors and fellow team members.

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional equipment-repair experience; golf course landscape agricultural or similar fleet experience is strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair gasoline diesel electrical and hydraulic systems using meters gauges scan tools schematics and service documentation.
• Working knowledge of reel and rotary cutting units precision adjustments grinding and turf-equipment setup.
• Ability to use computers tablets mobile applications digital work-order systems and web-based fleet-management platforms.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to obtain job-related certifications required by the Club or applicable law.
• Strong organizational troubleshooting communication and parts-management skills with consistent attention to safety and detail.

Preferred qualifications

• Technical school trade school or manufacturer training in diesel automotive small-engine turf-equipment electrical hydraulic or battery systems.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible golf course or turf-equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience with commercial mower brands lithium-ion battery systems welding fabrication and computerized maintenance-management systems.
• Knowledge of budgeting equipment replacement planning warranty administration and vendor management.

Working conditions

Work is performed in a repair shop and outdoors in Florida weather and may involve heat humidity rain noise vibration dust fumes lubricants fuels batteries chemicals moving equipment sharp components and the possibility of flying golf balls. Required personal protective equipment and established safety procedures must be used at all times.

This job description summarizes the positions primary duties and is not exhaustive. The Club may assign other job-related responsibilities based on operational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements

Must have the visual acuity hearing dexterity and mobility needed to safely inspect diagnose adjust and repair equipment. The position requires frequent standing walking bending kneeling crouching reaching pushing pulling grasping and working in awkward positions for extended periods.

Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 80 lbs. with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment. Must safely operate vehicles shop tools hoists grinders welders diagnostic equipment and ladders within training and Club policy.

Employees may use ladders only within their training and Club policy. Work requiring access above eight feet roofs attics or scaffolding must receive prior review and authorization from the appropriate Club maintenance representative and may be assigned to a qualified contractor.

Direct reports:None

This job description includes but is not limited to the duties and responsibilities noted above. The essential functions are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.