Mechanic

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club is a private family club nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.  Our mission is to deliver high quality experiences through services focused on our Core Values and aimed at enriching the lives of each club member at Mountaintop! Because of our culture and focus on providing outstanding services, we are confident that your employee experience here will be inspiring and rewarding.

Job Title: Mechanic/Equipment Technician

Reports to: Equipment Manager and Executive Director of Golf Course Operations & Horticulture

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $25.00 to $28.00 an hour

Position Summary: This position will work under the guidance of the Equipment Manager with all aspects of golf course equipment, which will include preventive maintenance of all types of mowers, tractors, and small equipment associated with the Golf Course Maintenance Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following as well as other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

• Lubricates and services all course maintenance equipment.
• Inspects equipment for operating deficiencies.
• Repairs and adjusts equipment.
• Maintains repair records on all equipment.
• Establishes and maintains safety procedures for using equipment.
• Maintains safety records.
• Performs general overhaul and other preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintains blades of reel mowers.
• Maintains inventory of common equipment, maintenance, and repair parts.
• Performs emergency repair work out of shop.
• Undertakes body and fender work, fabrication, welding, troubleshooting and repairs to hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Communicates and reports any needs or problems relating to course equipment.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Head Superintendent.

Licenses and Special Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Graduate of a vocational technical school or post-secondary training in small engine repair or mechanics.
• Experience is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• May need to use some protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, earplugs, eye guards/visors, boots, and hat.

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay and a wide range of benefits for eligible employees.  

• 401(k) after 1 year of service
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Discounts on select merchandise and services
• Employee Golf Privileges

If you are interested in joining the Mountaintop team, reply with your resume to Danny Ford head equipment technician at dford@mountaintopgolfclub.com or Ben Barnes, Director of Golf Operations, at bbarnes@mountaintopgolfclub.com