Flexible Golf Course Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Now Hiring – Golf Course Mechanic
Falcons Fire Golf Club | Kissimmee, FL

Pay: $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits & Perks

Full-time team members are eligible for a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Supportive Team Environment
• Healthy Work-Life Balance

About the Position

Falcons Fire Golf Club is seeking a skilled and dependable Mechanic to join our golf course maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working independently, solving equipment issues, and playing a key role in maintaining a high-quality golf course operation.

As the Mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and preventive care of our equipment fleet, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and specialized turf equipment. Working closely with the Head Mechanic, the Golf Course Superintendent and maintenance team, you'll help ensure all equipment is operating safely, efficiently, and at peak performance.

If you have experience diagnosing and repairing gas and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and small-engine equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

About Falcons Fire Golf Club

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is recognized both regionally and nationally as one of the finest public golf courses in Orlando. A Rees Jones designed championship golf course and spacious clubhouse offer guests a spectacular venue for any occasion. From an immaculate golf course to the exquisite dining at the Falcon’s Nest Restaurant, to the latest technology, equipment, and apparel at the award-winning Golf Shop, Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is a premier Florida golf destination conveniently located just steps from the Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando International Airport, and the Orange County Convention Center

Our culture and values provide team members with a rewarding work environment where contributions are valued and success is supported.

Job title

Golf Course Mechanic 

Reports to

Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent 

Classification

Hourly, Full Time or Part Time, Nonexempt; Salary, Exempt

Working Hours

According to shift assignment

Job purpose

Responsible for maintaining administrative equipment records, maintaining, and repairing all mechanical equipment in the Maintenance Department. Communicate and advise the Superintendent regarding equipment purchasing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist Superintendent and Foreman in designing and implementing safety rules for equipment operators and general team members.
• Implement ongoing preventive maintenance programs and care for all equipment and maintains accurate progress records. 
• Notify Superintendent of any equipment abuse.
• Responsible for repairing all maintenance equipment according to the specifications and highest professional standards particular to each item. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in diesel, electric and gasoline powered automobiles, trucks, sweepers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment. 
• Utility work including sharpening blades, disassembles motors and performs general overhauling, grinds valves, repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, high pressured pumps and valves, install breaks, batteries, tires, wiring and glass and welding work.  
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Machine Repair File on each machine and daily mechanic work orders.
• Security of parts, equipment, and tools stored in the repair shop. In addition, keeps accurate inventory of all parts and other valuable items of equipment in the maintenance building.
• Order fuels, lubricants, and repair parts through the purchase order system and with the approval of the Superintendent.
• Assist and make recommendations to the Superintendent on the purchase of equipment.
• Maintain a clean golf course and maintenance complex.
• Always demonstrate courtesy to all Members and guests.

Qualifications

Two years of golf course mechanical experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

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 40 lbs. frequently. 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 an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member 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 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.

Direct reports

For salary/exempt must be responsible for two full-time or equivalent team members.