Mechanics Helper

Overview

The Golf Course Mechanics Helper assists the golf course maintenance team by supporting the repair, maintenance, and upkeep of the course’s equipment, vehicles, and machinery. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, outdoor environment, ensuring that all golf course machinery is operational and in top condition for daily use. The Golf Course Mechanics Helper works under the guidance of the Golf Course Mechanic and maintenance staff.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on golf course equipment.
• Replaces hydraulic fluids, changes oil, lubricates parts, changes tires, filters, etc.
• Laps mower reels.
• Diagnoses and makes basic repairs to equipment.
• Assists mechanic with major equipment repairs.
• Makes minor repairs to electric carts.
• Performs simple mechanical repairs around clubhouse facility.
• Operates all turf equipment, mowers, tractor, trap rake, and small equipment.

Related tasks:

• Assists with cleaning equipment after use.
• Ensures that tools, parts, and work spaces are clean and organized.
• Helps organize and maintain an inventory of tools, spare parts, and equipment.
• Assists in fueling equipment such as mowers, carts and other equipment.
• Assists in maintaining logs of equipment inspections and maintenance repairs.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Mechanical parts of small engine equipment.
• The proper use of small tools and the greasing and lubrication requirements of small engine equipment.
• The operations of reel grinders, bed knife grinder, welder and other shop related equipment.

• Repairing and replacing simple parts, and in the care and use of tools and equipment used in servicing small engine equipment.
• Maintenance tracking
• Safety awareness

• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions, mechanical aptitude.
• Read and understand parts manuals, service manuals, and schematic designs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and golf course patrons.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

• Certification from a small engine repair program or related industry certifications.

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Abstain from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to hire and shall abstain from tobacco products during employment with the City while both on and off duty.

The City of Boca Raton is an inclusive, veteran’s preference employer and drug-free workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.