Golf Course Mechanic

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Starting Salary: $21.12
This is a Safety Sensitive Position.
To increase your chances of being hired, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document detailing your work history, experience, and qualifications. You can also fill out your Work History in this application.
About this Position
The Golf Course Mechanic position performs skilled work to maintain and repair small diesel and gasoline engine equipment, automotive, and related golf equipment. They will use independent judgement to determine method of repair for general maintenance/repair to complete overhauls of small engines and other minor automotive or equipment repairs. This is a non-supervisory position with the exception of training new employees in the proper use of equipment, machinery, and power tools.
This role operates on a regular schedule but may include working outside of normal working hours, including weekends, holidays, and call back hours.
Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on all turf equipment
• Adjust and maintain reel units
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment
• Maintain maintenance records, proper inventory levels, and the organization of work area
• Train new employees in the use of equipment
• Perform cultural practices on the course as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of related experience and/or training, including experience with metalworking and fabrication
  
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-6 months of management experience
  
  • people and/or project management
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Necessary Skills

• Good mathematical ability
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain cutting units so they perform properly
• Ability to diagnose electrical systems
• Basic understanding of the fundamentals of a turfgrass operation
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining cutting units
• Ability and willingness to work after normal working hours, including weekends, holidays, and call back hours
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drugand audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to Edmond Electric and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited.No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.