Golf Course Mechanic

Salary: $56,955.00 - $81,365.00 Annually
Location : Public Services - 1900 Holmes Road, Elgin, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Golf - Wing/Highlands/Bowes Creek
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Central


POSITION OVERVIEW


Under general supervision the Golf Course Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of city golf vehicles and other equipment; diagnose mechanical defects, repairs and reconditions gas and diesel vehicles and equipment, tune engines and perform diversified preventative maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs and reconditions gas, electric and diesel golf vehicles and equipment.
• Tunes engines and performs diversified preventative maintenance of golf vehicles and equipment; checks operational systems; changes oil; greases moving parts; check fluid levels; replaces filters; changes tires; makes brake and clutch adjustments; and performs related activities for the prevention, detection, and correction of existing and potential mechanical problems.
• Diagnoses mechanical defects; road tests vehicles to locate operational problems and check on repair and maintenance work before returning equipment to service.
• Adjusts mower set up and height for proper cut of grass and turf. Sharpens reels and blades as needed.
• Prepares service records of preventative maintenance, repair, and other activities as required; reports cases of apparent vehicle and equipment negligence or abuse to supervisory personnel.
• Assists with other park operations when necessary.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for reading and preparing written or computer reports, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, and operation of motor vehicles or equipment; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Requires working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in golf maintenance operations
• Knowledge of materials, tools and procedures used in repair and maintenance of golf cart maintenance and repair
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity to operate, maintain and repair essential equipment
• Elementary knowledge of horticulture relative to the care and grooming of grounds, trees, shrubs and other plant material
• Ability to apply fertilizers according to prescribed procedures
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, fellow workers, and the general public
• Demonstrative knowledge of the use and application of electronic mail systems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a high school diploma or a GED
• Three years experience in the golf maintenance and repair of gas, electric and diesel golf vehicles and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires possession of a valid Illinois Class D Driver's License
• Requires Pesticide Applicators License with turf endorsement and must be obtained within six months of hire.

1) Vacation - 1 to 6 years of service - 2 weeks
7 to 13 years of service - 3 weeks
14 to 21 years of service - 4 weeks
22 or more years of service - 5 weeks
2) Sick Leave Annual accrual of (.5) sick day per month.*
3) Life Insurance - $70,000 term group life insurance policy.
4) Holidays - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
5) Personal Days - Four (4) personal days shall be provided per year.
6) Medical Insurance* - Comprehensive major medical insurance program for employee and dependents with employee option to continue coverage upon separation from employment according to one of the available coverage options. City will pay 80% of the specified premium for HMO coverage selected (i.e., single, single plus one, or family) and 80% of the specified premium for PPO coverage selected (i.e., single, single plus one, or family) the employee will pay via payroll deduction the remaining amount of the specified premium. Employees who have alternative health insurance coverage may elect to discontinue to participate in the City's health insurance plan pursuant to the City's health insurance opt out program. The opt out benefit to such employees shall be in the annual amount of $3,000 prorated based upon employment with the city during the applicable plan year and shall be paid to a Health Reimbursement Account.
*City of Elgin is a multi-tiered benefit employer. Available benefit time may differ based on seniority within the unit. Please defer to the collective bargaining unit contract for details.
Additional benefits include
• Vision
• Dental
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending account
• Retirement - IMRF
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Deferred Compensation
• Direct Deposit
• Open Door Policy
• Centre membership
• In-house training programs