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Now Hiring: Assistant Golf Course Mechanic
Verandah Club | Fort Myers, Florida
Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $20 - $25 per hour, commensurate with experience
About the Opportunity
Verandah Club is seeking a dependable and motivated Assistant Golf Course Mechanic to help maintain the equipment that keeps our two championship golf courses in exceptional condition. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys working in a collaborative environment, and wants to build a career in golf course maintenance.
Working under the direction of the Golf Course Mechanic and Golf Course Superintendent, you'll assist with the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance of a wide variety of gasoline- and diesel-powered turf equipment. From mowers and utility vehicles to specialized golf course maintenance equipment, your work will play an important role in ensuring our team has safe, reliable equipment to deliver outstanding course conditions for our members and guests every day.
About Verandah Club
Nestled within the beautiful Verandah community along the Orange River in Fort Myers, Florida, Verandah Club offers an exceptional private club experience centered around championship golf, outstanding course conditions, exceptional dining, and genuine hospitality. Home to two championship golf courses, the Club is committed to providing an outstanding experience for its members while maintaining the highest standards across every aspect of the operation.
At Verandah Club, we believe our team members are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture built on teamwork, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, where every team member plays an important role in delivering exceptional service. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a team that values quality, professionalism, and pride in a job well done, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits & Perks
Eligible full-time team members enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.
Join Our Team
If you're ready to put your skills to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions make a difference every day, apply today and become part of the team that helps keep Verandah Club at its best.
Job title
Assistant Mechanic
Reports to
Mechanic
Classification
Hourly, Full-time, Part-time, Nonexempt
Working Hours
According to shift assignment
Job purpose
Under the direction of the mechanic and/or the assistant golf course superintendent, the assistant mechanic and/or works independently of the mechanic in the repairing and maintenance of various gasoline and diesel-powered golf course maintenance equipment. The assistant mechanic also assists in maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building, contributes to a preventative maintenance program, and places safety procedures as a top priority.
Duties and responsibilities

• Communicates any needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment with the mechanic and/or assistant superintendent.
• Inspects/diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis.
• Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Sets up and modifies new equipment as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications
Qualifications include:

• 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
• 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; ability to use common mechanical tools
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public
• 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)

Working conditions
Work is primarily outdoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.
This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Physical requirements
Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.
Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 80 lbs., up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 20 lbs. constantly. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.
Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf's Club Maintenance person. Following his assessment of the situation, he will determine if he or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings, and/or prohibited from using scaffolding.
Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. "A" frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a medal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time, and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.
• Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Direct reports
Maintenance crew