Assistant Golf Course Mechanic

Now Hiring: Assistant Golf Course Mechanic
Location: Astor Creek Country Club, Port St Lucie, Fl

Pay: $19 - $21 based on experience
Schedule: Full-time

Astor Creek Country Club is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Golf Course Mechanic to support our golf course maintenance operations. This is a great opportunity to join a professional team in a dynamic and growing club environment.

Full-time team members are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

About Astor Creek Country Club:
Nestled on Florida’s Treasure Coast in Port St. Lucie—one of the fastest-growing cities in the state—Astor Creek Country Club offers a premier golf and lifestyle experience. The club features a signature 18-hole golf course designed to balance challenge and playability. Planned amenities include a Pro Shop, 15-acre driving range, 3-acre short game complex, and a 15,000 sq. ft. practice putting green. The club will also offer a fitness facility, sports courts, multiple dining venues including a Sports Bar, and a resort-style pool.

Our Culture and Values provides Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Job title 

Assistant Mechanic 

Reports to 

Mechanic 

Classification 

Hourly, Full-time, Part-time, Nonexempt 

Working Hours 

According to shift assignment 

Job purpose 

Under the direction of the mechanic and/or the assistant golf course superintendent, the assistant mechanic and/or works independently of the mechanic in the repairing and maintenance of various gasoline and diesel-powered golf course maintenance equipment. The assistant mechanic also assists in maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building, contributes to a preventative maintenance program, and places safety procedures as a top priority. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Communicates any needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment with the mechanic and/or assistant superintendent. 
• Inspects/diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis. 
• Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work. 
• Sets up and modifies new equipment as needed. 
• Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment. 
• Keeps maintenance equipment fueled, oiled, and inspected and performs related tasks as required. 

Qualifications

Qualifications include: 

• 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 
• Ability to move heavy objects 
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment 
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction 
• Mechanical ability; ability to use common mechanical tools 
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public 
• Maintenance of a clean and safe work environment 
• Assistance in maintaining a clean and well-organized parts inventory room 
• Adherence to the proper recycling and/or disposal of various oils, compounds, and other fluids (antifreeze, oil filters, etc.) 
• Assistance in an effective, daily inspection of golf course maintenance equipment 
• Possession of a valid driver's license, possibly a commercial driver's license (CDL) 

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 rat