Mechanic

Property Description:

Tidewater Golf Club boasts an 18-hole championship golf course on the beautiful coast of South Carolina.  Built in 1990, Tidewater Golf Club has maintained public play despite its location within a renowned, master planned community and both have received numerous local and national awards including Golf Course of the Year as recently as 2022.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Mechanic repairs all equipment associated with course maintenance department.  Responsibilities also include planning and implementing a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment, training staff in safe use and proper care and maintenance of assigned equipment, and advising the Superintendent regarding major equipment failures and/or replacement needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect equipment for operating deficiencies. Repair and adjust equipment as needed.
• Lubricate and service all course maintenance equipment as necessary and/or in accordance with manufacturer’s required service and lubrication intervals.
• Ability to properly set up reels and maintain correct angles through a combination of grinding and lapping ensuring mowing equipment maintains daily cut quality standards.
• Maintain service, repair and usage records on all equipment.
• Establish safety procedures and maintain safety records for equipment operation.
• Develop working relationships with vendors, manufacturers and distributors to maintain service quality.
• Demonstrate to staff the use of new equipment and train in safe operation and proper care and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Plan and implement a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment.
• Advise the Superintendent regarding major equipment failures and/or replacement needs.
• Perform general overhauls for equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school, college degree, required or preferred.
• 1 year experience with golf course equipment repair or auto repair.
• Valid driver’s license. Driving record meeting Company safety policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to repair golf course equipment with an emphasis on quality of cut and reel geometry.
• Demonstrated quality verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Supervises:

• No direct, daily supervision of employees exists for this position, however, occasional responsibility for supervision will be required in the absence of the Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent.
• To the extent of the position requirements, coaching and training of team members and associates will be necessary to execute department goals.

Classification:

Full-time, Non-Seasonal, Salary, Exempt

KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer