Golf Course Mechanic

Under general supervision the Golf Course Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of city golf vehicles and other equipment; diagnose mechanical defects, repairs and reconditions gas and diesel vehicles and equipment, tune engines and perform diversified preventative maintenance.

• Repairs and reconditions gas, electric and diesel golf vehicles and equipment.
• Tunes engines and performs diversified preventative maintenance of golf vehicles and equipment; checks operational systems; changes oil; greases moving parts; check fluid levels; replaces filters; changes tires; makes brake and clutch adjustments; and performs related activities for the prevention, detection, and correction of existing and potential mechanical problems.
• Diagnoses mechanical defects; road tests vehicles to locate operational problems and check on repair and maintenance work before returning equipment to service.
• Adjusts mower set up and height for proper cut of grass and turf.  Sharpens reels and blades as needed.
• Prepares service records of preventative maintenance, repair, and other activities as required; reports cases of apparent vehicle and equipment negligence or abuse to supervisory personnel.
• Assists with other park operations when necessary.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for reading and preparing written or computer reports, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, and operation of motor vehicles or equipment; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.  Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

• Requires working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in golf maintenance operations
• Knowledge of materials, tools and procedures used in repair and maintenance of golf cart maintenance and repair
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity to operate, maintain and repair essential equipment
• Elementary knowledge of horticulture relative to the care and grooming of grounds, trees, shrubs and other plant material
• Ability to apply fertilizers according to prescribed procedures
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, fellow workers, and the general public 
• Demonstrative knowledge of the use and application of electronic mail systems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a high school diploma or a GED
• Three years experience in the golf maintenance and repair of gas, electric and diesel golf vehicles and equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires possession of a valid Illinois Class D Driver’s License
• Requires Pesticide Applicators License with turf endorsement and must be obtained within six months of hire.