Equipment Technician

Landscapes Golf Management and Bull Valley Golf Club are seeking a full time Equipment Technician.

Bull Valley Golf Club is located in Woodstock, Illinois, it's the culmination of a dream created from the natural wealth of the local landscape. It is known as the most challenging and sensually stimulating golf course in the Midwest. The equipment technician plays an important role in maintaining the large, mixed brand equipment fleet.

Our Values Bring Us Together; Our Expertise Sets Us Apart.  We at LGM believe these values are instrumental to our daily operations.

LGM Values:   Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all grounds keeping equipment and tools. Maintains the purchasing of parts, recordkeeping and trains equipment operators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Promotes, works and acts in a manner consistent with the values of LGM.
2. Maintains and inspects the mowing equipment to identify repair and maintenance needs. Reports issues to the Superintendent.
3. Performs maintenance procedures and completes identified repairs necessary for proper operation of the mowing equipment, club cars, small tractors and loaders.
4. Establishes and maintains a preventative maintenance program for all golf equipment, golf cart fleet, and any club vehicles.
5. Operates small engine equipment, golf carts, small tractors and loaders.
6. Trains operators on the proper use of the equipment in a safe manner.
7. Purchases parts necessary for the maintenance of grounds keeping equipment and golf carts.
8. Maintains the records associated with the maintenance and repair of the equipment.
9. Maintains a clean and safe work area.
10. Possesses and understanding of the importance of safety and sees that safe operation procedures are observed in all daily activities. Adheres to the safety program.
11. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
12. Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by being service- and solution-oriented, having positive interactions with all club staff and members/guests, and meeting established quality, service and safety expectations.
13. Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.
14. Regular and punctual attendance on site for all scheduled shifts is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
2. Skill in the use of variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repair.
3. Working knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
4. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions while repairing equipment.
5. Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Associates degree in related field preferred.
3. 2 years of previous experience in small engine repair or lawn and garden equipment preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing and hearing: read documents, computer screen, answer phones, communicate in person 0-25%
• Standing and walking 25-50%
• Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling 0-50%
• Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, writing and Driving 50-100%
• Lift in excess of 50 pounds 0-25%

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description may be changed or updated at any time without notice.