Assistant Mechanic

Scope:

Maintain established quality, cleanliness and service standards of the Agronomy Dept.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reel Grinding
  1. Check/ replace reel bearings as needed
  2. Check/ replace roller bearings as needed
  3. Grind reels
  4. Grind/ replace bedknifes as needed
  5. Reassemble reels
  6. Make any repairs as needed
  7. Set reel to bedknife
  8. Prepare reels for installation on mowers
• Daily maintenance on equipment
  1. Blow-off equipment after use
  2. Grease equipment as needed
  3. Check safety switches/ seat belts
  4. Check fluids
  5. Check tires/ flat repair
• Shop Clean-up
  1. Maintain clean and organized grinding area
  2. Maintain clean and organized shop
  3. Sweep shop as needed
  4. Mop shop floor as needed
  5. Put all shop supplies away when finished

Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Relationships:

Internal: All Club departments: For effective communication.

External: Members/Guests: To provide excellent service.

Vendors: To purchase and receive goods.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Requires working knowledge of the general operation of gasoline, electric, and diesel-powered equipment, the proper methods of servicing golf course equipment, and the repair and adjustment of power mowing equipment.
• Training will be provided for this position

Certification and/or License Requirement: valid and insurable New Mexico driver's license. Clean MVR record.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
• Ability to use common mechanical tools.
• Adheres to the proper recycling and/or disposal of various oils, compounds, and other fluids such as antifreeze and oil filters.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability to communicate clear instructions and comprehend and carry out instructions.
• Position requires a highly professional demeanor with members, guests and staff, adaptability, flexibility and adherence to a strict level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to commit to hours of operation and understand that hours will fluctuate due to tournaments and special projects.
• Attention to detail
• Must work well with others
• Punctual
• Dependable
• Self Motivated
• Hard Working
• Operate a motor vehicle safely
• Ability to speak/understand English is preferred

Working Conditions: loud, dusty, hazardous, extreme temperatures, bright sunlight, dark areas

Physical/Cognitive Activities:

(Assistant Mechanic)

This description of physical and mental activities is not intended to describe essential job functions. Rather, its purpose is to give the job applicant a feel for the physical and mental activities of the job to the end that an applicant with a disability can determine whether he or she will be able to do this job either with or without accommodations.

Position requires:

• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items up to 80lbs.
• Ability to safely operate equipment both mechanical and hand tools.
• Working in an outdoor environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Working in an outdoor environment with rugged, uneven terrain.
• To work necessary hours to complete the job including over-time.
• Ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings.

Organizational Structure:

• Reports to: Head Mechanic, Superintendants, Director of Agronomy

• Subordinates: none

• Job title also known as: Assistant Mechanic

This essential job function is a general representation of the duties and responsibilities commonly found in The Club at Las Campanas Inc. for this type of position; it may be modified at an individual hotel based upon business necessity.