Mechanic Helper

Volcano Country Club Golf Course is seeking a dependable and proactive individual to join our team as a part-time Mechanic Helper. This role is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a passion for maintaining equipment in top condition.

Compensation: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour.

Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Mechanic and/or Assistant Superintendent, the Mechanic Helper supports and, when appropriate, independently performs maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of equipment. This includes both gasoline- and electric-powered golf carts, as well as gasoline- and diesel-powered golf course maintenance machinery. This role is essential in ensuring the reliability and longevity of equipment critical to golf course operations. Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with and performing preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Maintaining a clean and organized service area and maintenance facility.
• Supporting the implementation of a preventative maintenance program.
• Prioritizing and adhering to all safety procedures and protocols.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements:

• Must be highly motivated, goal driven and self-starter.
• Working knowledge of the general operation of gasoline-, diesel- and electric-powered equipment; the proper methods of servicing golf course equipment; and the repair and adjustment of power mowing equipment.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
• Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications as specified by supervisor.
• Ability to move heavy objects.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.
• Mechanical ability and the ability to use common mechanical tools.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be dependable.

Position Responsibilities:

• Communicates any needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment with the Mechanic or Assistant Superintendent.
• Assist in the Inspection, diagnosis, adjustments, and repairs of mechanical defects/failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis. Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Assist with setting up and modifying new equipment as needed.
• Assists with repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment.
• Keeps maintenance equipment fueled, oiled, and inspected; and performs related tasks as required.
• Maintenance of a clean and safe work environment.
• Assistance in maintaining a clean and well-organized parts inventory room.
• Adherence to the proper recycling and/or disposal of various oils, compounds, and other fluids (antifreeze, oil filters, etc.).
• Assistance in an effective, daily inspection of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license, possibly a commercial driver's license (CDL).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, bend and kneel for five hours at a time without sitting.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, crawl, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 60lbs occasionally and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, rain, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Daily exposure to dusts and pollens.
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud.
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season.
• Work weekends and holidays.

All job descriptions are subject to a periodic review. Additional duties will be assigned occasionally by management.