Winged Foot
Golf Club

ASSISTANT TURF EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

 

Winged Foot Golf Club, set in Mamaroneck, NY, is located just 20 miles north of NYC.  Winged Foot Golf Club was founded in 1921 and opened for play in 1923.Winged Foot Golf Club just completed a state-of-the art Turf Care Facility, along with a brand new 9,000sqft repair shop.

The Assistant Turf Equipment Technician reports to the Head Equipment Manager and/or the Director of golf courses and oversees a preventative maintenance program. This program includes the repair of failing equipment, keeping records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment, and placing orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment or service. The Assistant Turf Equipment Technician will effectively communicate any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to the Head Equipment manager and/or the Director of Golf Courses. The Assistant Turf Equipment Technician places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building.

 

Educational Requirements

- High School Graduate

- And/or Equipment Technician Certificate

 

Responsibilities

- Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.

- Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.

- Oversees the shop area maintenance.

Keeps maintenance equipment oiled and inspected; and performs related tasks as required.

- Assists in the Inspection, diagnoses, adjustments and repairs of mechanical defects/failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis.

- Perform all other tasks and duties assigned by the supervisor.

 

Experience Requirements

- Golf course experience preferred.

- 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.

- Mechanical ability; ability to use common mechanical tools

- Ability to follow oral and written directions