Equipment Maintenance Technician - Golf Course

LJA Mission Statement:

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.

Essential Functions

• Must possess excellent hospitality skills and a strong desire to foster an attitude of Christian hospitality to “exceed guest expectations”.

• Assists Director of Golf Operations with general tasks of equipment maintenance and repair. 

• Operates, detects issues with, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment; such as golf cart fleet, irrigation systems, tractors and mowing equipment.

• Operates, detects issues with, troubleshoots, and repairs irrigation systems. 

• Plans and executes upgrades of client systems and monitors and tests new installations. 

• Assesses startups, winterization, and overall operation of the equipment and systems. 

• Lifts, stores, and uses equipment and tools, including trenchers, multimeters, wire locators, ditchers, and pipe sizing. 

• Occasionally operate the irrigation systems, mowing, weed eating, etc.

• Assists with maintaining golf course appearance by;

  • General Mowing 

  • Trimming trees

  • Water greens

  • Change cups on greens

  • Assist with general course/turf maintenance and projects

  • Assist with general equipment repairs, and general routine maintenance

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor or the Human Resources department.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma and minimum 6 month golf course maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Must possess a valid NC driver’s license, or be willing to obtain.

• Knowledge of farm and construction equipment vital to the success of the position.

• Must possess mechanical knowledge experience, preferably skilled in small engine repairs, and a willingness to learn. 

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs, multiple task demands, and work structures.

• Skilled in the use of basic mechanic  tools and hand tools such as;

  • Wrenches

  • Screwdrivers

  • Sockets

  • Measuring tape

  • Hammer

  • Drills

• Must be able to operate all golf course equipment to include various types of mower equipment.

• Knowledge of farm or construction equipment preferred.

• Hospitality experience strongly desired.

• Must be able to read and interpret equipment manuals, stickers, labels, and work orders to perform required duties as assigned.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, emails, and memos.

• Able to prioritize task, organize daily activity and multi-task projects/tasks.  

• Able to allocate time efficiently.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  

• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, residents and co-workers when presenting job related information. 

• Be a problem solver with a willingness to learn. 

• Must have a positive attitud