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CLGC Maintenance & Operations- Golf Course Equipment Mechanic (Full Time) - UNITED STATES

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City of McAllen | Mcallen Texas United states
Expires: March 19, 2024


Closes On: February 16, 2024 at 11:50 PM CST
Location: Golf Course, McAllen, TX 78503
Department: CLGC Maintenance & Operations
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 4:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sun., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat.
Hours Per Week: 40
Rate of Pay: $15.3136 hourly -
Position Type: Full-Time
Status: Open Until Filled
Details: This position requires the employee to work a flexible schedule of six days per work week, including weekends and holidays.

Job Description Under general supervision, the Golf Course Equipment Mechanic monitors, maintains and repairs golf course maintenance equipment. Employee diagnoses, adjusts, re-aligns and or repairs different mowers, sprayers, utility vehicles, tractors and irrigation system equipment with little or no assistance to ensure optimal performance. Employee conducts complete mechanic work including preventive maintenance, proper documentation of repairs, maintains and safeguards work tools and equipment and is responsible for maintaining clean and safe working conditions in the M&O Building. Employee frequently uses independent, mature, judgment when dealing with repairs, keeping safety as a priority. Employee must be able to handle stress as well as multiple tasks in spite of interruptions.

Job Responsibilities
1. Frequently oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work.
2. Frequently assists the Golf Course Superintendent with inspections of the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs.
3. Makes personnel decisions for the purpose of maintaining golf equipment.
4. Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies and parts. Approves equipment maintenance expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly possible, operating expenses in line with the approved budget.
5. Frequently plans maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to Department's maintenance standards and long-range goals.
6. Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in the preparation of the annual budgets for maintenance and capital improvements of the golf course properties and equipment.
7. Monitors and controls maintenance golf course equipment such as mowers, sprayers, utility vehicles, tractors and irrigation system equipment
8. Plans, prioritizes and executes necessary repairs to different golf course maintenance equipment units using charts, technical manuals and experience to prepare completion time tables and cost estimates for purchasing repair parts and others
9. Performs equipment preventive maintenance such as oil and filter changes and updates maintenance/repair records as needed.
10. Performs maintenance on mechanical, electrical and gas/diesel power equipment.
11. Calibrates mower's cutting units and bed knifes for clean and accurate cutting
12. Monitors and evaluates irrigation system equipment by walking, testing and inspecting sprinkler heads, wires and satellite control boxes and related equipment on a regular basis.
13. Works with departmental staff, contractors and other golf course employees on records management and installing equipment.
14. Tests equipment and observes mechanical/electrical operations to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
15. Inspects and tests equipment parts and advises Golf Course Superintendent of repair needs.
16. Records production, repair and machine maintenance data.
17. Adjusts controls and regulates operations.
18. Collaborates with other departmental co-workers to perform "on field" repairs or adjust equipment and machines.
19. Assists the Golf Course Superintendent in the creation of the Budgets.
20. Identifies problems and determines the need for replacement parts, then reports findings to the Golf Course Superintendent.
21. Maintains clean and orderly working areas in the Maintenance and Operations Building.
22. Assists with bids for equipment, material, lubricants and others.
23. Assists Golf Course Superintendent meet compliance with state and federal regulations and standards.
24. Performs other job related duties as assigned.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Requirements[*]
1. Job requires an accredited high school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Job requires a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience. The City may consider work
experience that includes on-the-job training and apprenticeship work.
3. Job requires a current, valid Texas Class C driver's license.
4. Must be knowledgeable of the practices and principles of office management and project oversight.
5. Must be able to meet and greet the public in a friendly courteous manner, using tact and diplomacy
6. Must be able to manage time efficiently with self initiative and oversee assignments through completion using mature judgment.


Physical Requirements 1. Continuous lifting of heavy materials and constant physical movement are required which require physical
strength associated with hard labor.

Additional Information
1. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
2. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
3. Assists as assigned waiting to be engaged during hurricane and other emergencies.
4. This position requires the employee to work a flexible schedule of six days per work week, including weekends and holidays.


Disclaimer
This job description summarizes essential job functions and minimum job requirements for entry level work and typical duties illustrative of the type of work customarily assigned and performed in this position. However, this job description does not represent every aspect of the job nor does it guarantee permanent employment, as all positions with the City of McAllen are employment at will positions. Job descriptions are subject to periodic updates and modifications. The City reserves the right to change work assignments and other aspects of a job. The City of McAllen is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws.


 
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