Golf Course Mechanic

Gravenhurst, ON

Position Summary

The Mechanic for the Muskoka Bay Resort is responsible for the diagnostics and repairs of all maintenance and course utilized equipment. Other responsibilities can include; training on proper usage and preventative maintenance of equipment, preventative maintenance protocols, maintain a clean and organized equipment area, assist the Golf Course Superintendent with other tasks as requested.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create a maintenance program to ensure all equipment (gas, diesel, electric, etc) is maintained to the highest of standards promoting the longest possible lifespan of the equipment
• Educate and train management staff and seasonal staff on preventative maintenance, proper usage and cleaning protocols of equipment
• Maintain an adequate supply of replacement supplies as to not experience outages of equipment that would otherwise affect the daily operation of the Resort
• Examine and service equipment on a daily basis to ensure ideal performance
• Maintain a clean and organized work space that promotes efficiency and safety
• Maintain mower blades and reels are at proper heights and sharpness as directed by the Golf Course Superintendent
• Assist in the quality of turf cut inspections
• In consultation with the Golf Course Superintendent, deliver short and long-term capital requests for equipment needs while sourcing best avenues for trade value on owned equipment
• Establish and maintain professional and positive relationships with associations, suppliers and consultants
• Sets tone for all employees and expected to not only comply with all Employer policies but ensure their direct reports understand the work standards/policies, are trained on these policies, comply with such policies, and are disciplined accordingly when those policies are not followed do.
• Responsible for ensuring health and safety requirements set out by the Employer under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Employer policies and procedures are being carried out properly by their direct reports.
• Such other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.
• Winter months will require the maintenance and repairs of all winter equipment, snow plow, blowers, log slitter etc.
• Winter months will allow time to do repairs and prep for upcoming golf season.

 Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an auto or machine mechanic
• Proven knowledge of mechanical an electrical component of vehicles/machines
• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
• Ability to handle a wide variety of tools and heavy equipment
• Maintain purchase orders and invoices for parts and supplies
• Track record for observing all safety precautions and protections against accidents, dangerous fluids and chemicals
• Self-starter with a result-driven work style
• Adaptable and able to confront challenges and problems with a solution-oriented approach and a high degree of integrity.

Muskoka Bay Resort does not currently have staff housing available.

The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills or efforts associated with or expected of the role but are intended to accurately reflect principal job elements.