Golf Course Mechanic

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Wilson, NC
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 201800670
Department: Parks & Recreation/Wedgewood Facilities
Opening Date: 04/09/2026


Job Summary/Scope
Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers' minor league team starting in 2026.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the 'Benefits' tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $38,903.97 (minimum salary) to $53,576.68 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications.


The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair golf course equipment and vehicles. Successful performance helps ensure that golf equipment, grounds, and facilities are well maintained. The work consists of related mechanical repair and maintenance duties. Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the work.
Job Responsibilities
Major Duties

• Maintains and repairs golf course equipment, including turf mowers, parks department equipment, golf carts, and heavy equipment such as dump trucks.
• Performs golf course buildings repair.
• Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies; orders parts and supplies as needed.
• Assists the Supervisor with any office related duties; including budgeting and invoicing
• Performs general maintenance procedures on golf course
• Supervises employees in absence of Supervisor
• Supervises inmates and community service workers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Guidelines

• Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, Parks and Recreation Policy Manual, repair manuals, and relevant city, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• The position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of hire.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification is required
• Pesticide License and Certified Reclaimed Water Applicator preferred

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the standards, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the maintenance of a municipal golf course and city parks .
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of golf course equipment, parks department equipment, and vehicles.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in the operation and repair of turf irrigation system.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather, while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking.
• The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals.
• The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
• The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.

The City of Wilson is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following benefits:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays (maximum 12 per year)
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• 5% 401(k) contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• Paid Life Insurance
• MD Live (Cigna's Telehealth)
• Supplementary benefits including critical care, cancer, accident, medical bridge, long and short term disability and term and whole life insurance.