Golf Course Head Equipment Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193936SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Golf Course Head Equipment TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$54,000 - $57,000Work Schedule
40 hours/week; 6am-3pm Monday-Friday; May work some weekend and evening hours occasionally depending on tournament and events at the golf course; May work some overtime during peak periods.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Lonnie Poole Golf CourseAbout the Department
The Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a University/Public course that is open year-round. It is an 18-hole, 7,400 yard course. This is an Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course and is designed to promote sustainability and to fit into the ecology of the natural environment. The golf course is also registered in the Audubon International Signature Program at the Silver Level.
Campus Enterprises is NC State University’s division of retail and hospitality organizations — NC State Dining, NC State Stores, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State Student Centers (Witherspoon and Talley), and the One Card Office. Each department is dedicated to providing service excellence, value and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success.
For more information about why you should consider working for Campus Enterprises at NC State, visit our website at https://campusenterprises.ncsu.edu/dept/hr/opportunities/permanent-opportunities/
Essential Job Duties
- Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including, diesel, electric, and gasoline powered automobiles, trucks, tractors, rollers, mowers and other mechanical equipment.
- Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventative maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
- Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
- Maintains a preventative maintenance program within budget on all equipment and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
- Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment.
- Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course.
- Services equipment prior to use.
- Oversees the shop area maintenance.
Other Responsibilities
- Model the Division’s mission and values, introduce the Division’s mission and values to the employees, and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers.
- Understand the goals and culture of the organization, and understand how employees’ work activities, teamwork, and customer service impact clients. Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture.
- Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and regulations, and Division standard operating practices and protocols.
- Other duties as assigned based on needs of the business.
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Experience in the field of work related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude, including working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment, automotive apparatuses, mechanical equipment, mowers, etc.
- Proficiency in operating diagnostic tools and equipment, including the ability to diagnose electrical and hydraulic issues.
- Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repair.
- Working knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience working with and maintaining a preventative maintenance program, and being able to stay within budget threshold.
- Inventory and records management experience, to maintain and keep detailed and organized expense records and be able to determine equipment repair costs.
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks .
- Interpersonal skills to make and retain a good rapport with coworkers, vendors and customers.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and the ability to learn new software programs.
- Requires bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. Because of the nature of golf course operations, you must be able to work outside in extremely hot and cold conditions.
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a maintenance technician at a large golf course.
- Previous diesel equipment repair experience.
Required License or Certification
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
- Licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
04/10/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
04/16/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00110752Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Vehicle / Equipment Repair TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
AdvancedPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 37,440 - $ 73,422Salary Grade Equivalency
GN09Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
470301 - Golf CourseAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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