Golf Cart Mechanic

GOLF CART MECHANIC

GOLF CART MECHANIC

Category: Full-Time

Status: Open

Hourly Rate: Min. $16.239 - Mid $20.298

Published: April 18, 2024

Closing: Open Until Filled

DEFINITION

• To perform major and minor mechanical and prevention maintenance repairs to automotive, diesel and other power‑driven equipment.
  
  
  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives direction from the Golf Course Superintendent and works jointly with the Senior Golf Course Worker.
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to City attendance and punctuality policies demonstrating dependability.
• Adheres to all City safety policies (protective equipment, pre-duty precautions checklist, etc.) to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self, others, or property.
• Adheres to department dress code policies to present a professional appearance. Should exhibit appropriate grooming and attire for the position and responsibility.
  
  
  

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform the more complex inspection, diagnosis, and mechanical repairs to powered maintenance and golf course turf equipment.
• Assist and participate in the overhaul, tune‑up, and repair work of a routine nature on automobiles, heavy and light trucks, construction equipment, tractors, golf course equipment, and golf carts.
• Check all gauges, belts, filters, hydraulic systems, and variety of other equipment as part of a preventive maintenance schedule.
• Maintain and repair electrical components, change spark plugs, belts, chain linkage, batteries and oil; lubricate equipment.
• Change and repair tires and install and services batteries, sparks plugs, fan belts, and other mechanical parts.
• Assist in conducting inspections to identify repair needs and the methods of taking corrective action.
• Assist with work on golf course when necessary.
• Clean and wash motorized equipment.
• Sweep and vacuum truck interiors.
• Wash windows, tighten body bolts, sweep, wash and otherwise keep shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Be able to work overtime, weekend, and holiday work.
• Perform related duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive and golf course equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
• General operation of a variety of heavy and light equipment.
• Brake systems, parts, and repair methods.
  
  
  

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of minor repair, replacement, and maintenance tasks on heavy and light equipment.
• Identify and correct equipment and vehicle problems.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Use and care of tools used in equipment repair work.
  
  
  

Training And Experience

• Three years of experience in general maintenance, servicing and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, golf course equipment, and training in preventive maintenance and repair of gas and diesel‑powered equipment.
  
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid Texas Drivers' License.
• Ability to obtain a Structural Pest Control Services or a Texas Department of Agriculture Certified Applicators license as the Golf Course Superintendent deems necessary.
  
  
  

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

• Do you have reliable transportation to get to and from work?
• Are you available to work holidays and weekends?
• Do you have mechanical skills to repair damaged golf carts?
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  
  

The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals.

Salary : $16 - $20