Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

ABOUT DRIVE SHACK INC

Drive Shack Inc. is a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses focused on bringing people together through competitive socializing. Today, our portfolio consists of American Golf, Drive Shack and Puttery.

ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF

American Golf is one of the most experienced and innovative operators in the golf industry today. As an owner, lessee, and manager of golf courses and country clubs for over 50 years, American Golf has the unmatched expertise to maximize any golf opportunity. Over its 50-year history, American Golf has been involved with more than 325 golf courses for various private entities or public agencies. Currently, American Golf manages over 70 facilities across the United States. To learn more or plan your visit, please visit americangolf.com.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of onsite equipment. Maintenance Mechanics contribute to the overall upkeep of mechanical and electrical equipment such as motors, compressors, and circuits. Under limited supervision, Maintenance Mechanics often partner with the General Manager to communicate issues and help budget for upcoming expenses to the course.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, and tools following operations manuals and manufacturer’s instructions
• Assist clubhouse maintenance and cart mechanic with fabrications and adjustments as needed
• Maintain equipment, parts and supply inventories by checking stock inventories, anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt
• Provide mechanical maintenance reports by maintaining documentation of repairs and parts ordering
• Provide information and training on proper use and maintenance of equipment by communicating with co-workers
• Oversee shop area maintenance by ensuring that shop remains clean and orderly and that tools are kept clean and in proper working condition
• Ensure operational success by obtaining event information from all departments to meet special maintenance requirements and requests
• Resolve escalated maintenance issues
• Train, direct, and evaluate the work of other Maintenance Mechanics as directed
• Order equipment and supplies as needed and approved by management

• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and vendor mechanics
• Perform fabrications when routine problem solving has not proven effective
• Ensure warranty requirements are processed
• Maintain familiarity with all safety programs
• Implement and support all American Golf initiatives and programs as requested by management

• Other duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma required (Specialty/Technical Training preferred) and 2 years of related experience in reel grinding, small engine repair, welding, electrical, carpentry, or equivalent combination of educations and experience

Skills/Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Verbal and Written Communication

• Problem Solving
• Technical Aptitude
• Safety
• Teamwork
• Energy Level
• Thoroughness
• Efficiency

Working Conditions

• Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, or sharp objects. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.