Equipment Technician

Located just 15 miles outside of downtown New Orleans in Avondale, TPC Louisiana offers an award-winning championship golf course that is open to the public to enjoy. TPC Louisiana is home to the state’s only PGA TOUR event, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and hosts many other events throughout the year. A stadium design brings golf fans up close to the action at every hole, making for a superb spectator experience. TPC Louisiana is consistently included in GolfWeek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” each year. Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network! SCOPE/POSITION OVERVIEW Starting @ $20.00 Hourly The Equipment Technician is responsible for assisting in the equipment maintenance and repair operations for the Golf Course Maintenance department. QUALIFICATIONS High school education, and preferably secondary course of study in mechanics, or trades training plus at least one year’s mechanical experience working with small engine repair and/or turf equipment, or equivalent experience in turf equipment management. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Assists the Equipment Manager in appropriate preventative and curative maintenance required for all golf course equipment maintenance operations. Completes daily service records. Assist the Equipment Manager in maintaining appropriate parts inventory. Ensures that the equipment maintenance shop and appropriate areas are kept clean, organized, and provide a safe working environment for staff members. Must be thoroughly trained in the procedures of each task before performing such tasks. Must follow the guidelines in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual for each specific task. Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards. Special projects or other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 25 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. TRAVEL Travel · Travel is not expected for this position. WORK SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Owned, operated, and licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of 30 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world-renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent‑free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations to grassroots non-profit organizations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete. TPCs are known for their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence. The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s giving back mission through support of charitable and community-based programs. For more information, please visit OUR BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE: Medical/Dental/Vision Health Savings Account with employer contribution Wellness Reward Program Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) plus employer match and employer contribution Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off and Holidays Complimentary employee meals Access to PGA TOUR golf tournaments Tuition Assistance Playing privileges and employee discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr PGA TOUR, Inc