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Job Title:                Equipment Tech 

Department:           Golf  

Reports To:            Golf Course Superintendent            

FLSA Status:          Non-Exempt 

Pay Grade:             06 

Approved By:         Director of Golf

Approved Date:     12/20/2020 

SUMMARY   Repairs and maintains golf course machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, hydraulic tools and equipment, grass mowers, and grounds keeping equipment and machines by performing the following duties.  Requires valid Arkansas driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.       Perform service, maintain and repairs to golf course mowers and equipment, light and heavy trucks, tractors, backhoes, etc.

2.       Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds and actions to locate causes of trouble.

3.       Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.

4.       Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

5.       Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.

6.       Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

7.       Repairs or replaces defective parts.  Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.  Lubricates and cleans parts.

8.       Starts devices to test their performance.

9.       Sets up and operates tools to repair equipment parts.

10.     Maintain detailed records of work performed, labor and parts, used on each equipment item.

11.     Maintain a sufficient inventory of parts, lubricants and supplies at all times.

12.     Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.   Repairs electrical equipment.

13.     Responsible for general maintenance and cleanliness of shop areas.

14.     Responsible to keep shop as safe from hazards as possible at all times and implementing the necessary standard safety precautions.

15.     Maintain a cooperative working relationship with fellow employees and property owners.

16.     May be required to drive POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.

17.     Ability to enter and send data on computer.

18.     Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

19.     Regular attendance is required.

20.     Inspects and maintains all equipment to assure the highest quality performance.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Must have sufficient knowledge in both gas and diesel engines, hydraulic and lubricating systems, fuel injection and the operations of hand and power tools.  Must be able to weld, gas and acetylene, braze and solder; use sharpeners, grinders and drill press.  Must be able to work overtime, on the weekends and holidays.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or technical training.  Two years related experience and/or training in small engines or automotive service work or equivalent combination education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply, and divide with 10’s and 100’s.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS    Requires a valid Arkansas  driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  This is a safety-sensitive position.