Head Golf Course Mechanic

PipeStone Golf Club is seeking a skilled and dedicated Head Golf Course Mechanic to join our golf course maintenance team!

PipeStone Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course owned by the City of Miamisburg and celebrated throughout the Dayton region for its exceptional design and playability. Rated 4 Stars by Golf Digest and recognized as one of the nation’s “Best Places to Play,” PipeStone offers a memorable golf experience for players of every skill level.

Designed by Arthur Hills, the course features dramatic elevation changes, rolling fairways, and undulating greens—widely regarded as some of the best in the Miami Valley. This is an excellent opportunity to work outdoors and be part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining one of the region’s premier public golf courses.

Pay: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Full health care package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and Paid Time Off

Our culture and values provide team members with a rewarding work environment and a healthy work-life balance.

As Head Golf Course Mechanic, you will oversee the maintenance, repair, and preventive care of the golf course equipment fleet, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and specialized turf equipment. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical knowledge, experience with reel and bedknife maintenance, and the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently. Working closely with the Superintendent and maintenance team, you will help ensure all equipment operates safely, reliably, and at peak performance to support exceptional course conditions.

Job title

Head 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 po