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Golf Course Mechanic

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), Redmond, WA, United States


As the Mechanic at The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment and machinery in the turf department and related areas (pump stations, maintenance facility, etc.) as well as providing support to the property (club house & recreation center) in areas of related expertise (i.e., golf carts, electronics, etc.). This includes meeting established safety standards and adherence to the respective equipment owner’s manual specifications to maintain the proper working order and longevity of all equipment and machinery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be knowledgeable and capable of operating all equipment and machinery utilized by the turf department including tools and machinery needed to make related repairs or routine maintenance.

Must be proactive in implementing and logging preventative maintenance programs for all equipment in the turf department.

Must be capable of diagnosing and making informed repairs and/or maintenance of, but not limited to:
engines

tractors (gas & diesel)

hydraulics

electronics

tools or equipment (i.e., blowers, weed eaters, chain saws, reels, bed‑knives, etc.)

Ensures safe work environment to include compliance with OSHA/WISHA guidelines and proper operating usage of equipment as defined in related owner’s manual specifications.

Assists in the training of team members for proper use of equipment & machinery.

Implements methods and procedures designed to minimize operational costs and maximize resources to insure the proper working order and longevity of each piece of equipment.

Timely completion of repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure golf course quality standards are achieved.

Ensures daily a.m. set up of all turf equipment.

Daily communication with the golf course superintendent regarding the status and condition of all turf equipment.

Ability to make fabrications or alterations to new or existing equipment to insure proper working order and efficiency.

Maintain adequate inventory levels of parts and supplies including fuel and oil levels.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

On course assistance to insure proper working order of all equipment.

Daily implementation & adherence to Oki Golf universal standards.

Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Thorough understanding and ability to operate all pieces of turf equipment.

Thorough understanding for mechanical operations of engines, electrical systems, and hydraulics.

Basic understanding of irrigation systems and components related to best practices in consideration of agronomics.

Ability to follow company policy/procedures, complying with all administrative responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member must:

Lift, reach, bend, twist, push, pull, squat, grasp and use arm‑hand coordination on a consistent basis

Have the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (and associated noise levels related to) and outside weather conditions.

Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

Be able to work weekends and holidays, mornings, and evenings as business demands.

COMPENSATION DETAILS

Offered rate of pay range:

$28.00

- $33.00 per hour

Eligible for

overtime

BENEFITS AND PERKS
Oki Golf offers an impressive collection of benefits! Some benefits include:

ALL TEAM MEMBERS

Golf benefits for free play, guest passes and visits to all 8 Oki courses.

50% discount on shift meals

25% discount for you and up to four guests (not including alcoholic beverages)

Flexible work environment

401K with company match

Paid sick time

Team Member Referral Program participation and more!

FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS (regularly working 35+ hrs/week)

Medical/dental/vision/telehealth coverage

FSA options

Company paid life insurance and long-term disability

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

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