About this role
Job Summary:
Carolina Country Club is seeking a motivated and mechanically inclined Assistant Equipment Technician to join our golf course maintenance team. This role supports the Equipment Manager and Superintendent in keeping our fleet reliable so we can deliver consistent high-quality playing conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment. The position assists with preventative maintenance diagnostics, repairs, and daily readiness of golf course maintenance equipment, including reel and rotary mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, sprayers, and small engines. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with machinery, takes pride in quality workmanship, and wants to grow in golf course equipment maintenance. This position will embody the Carolina Country Club Mission Statement and Absolutes.
Mission Statement : Through Excellence and gracious hospitality, we work together to enrich lives.
Absolutes:
- Engage – Greet by name, build relationships, fond farewell
- Maintain a culture of trust and respect
- Welcoming – Smile, positive attitude, enthusiasm
- Look for and act upon every opportunity to create memorable moments
- Be accountable for immediately solving problems or find someone who can
- Continuously improve experiences with effort, innovations and creativity
- Diligently maintain clean and safe facilities
Compensation: Starting at $25 (based on experience)
Job Functions include:
- Assist with maintenance, inspection, servicing, and repair of all golf course maintenance equipment. Gasoline, diesel, and electric.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, including oil and fluid charges, lubrication, filter replacement, hydraulic services, battery care, tire maintenance and equipment cleaning.
- Help diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and engine related issues and assist with repairs.
- (Will train) Support mowing equipment set-up and quality-of-cut work, reel and bed knife adjustments, height-of-cut settings, sharpening/grinding, and rotary blade maintenance.
- Maintain accurate service and repair records, assist with parts inventory and shop organization.
- Keep the equipment shop clean, safe, orderly and organized.
- Communicate equipment needs, issues, and priorities with the Equipment Manager.
- Follow all safety procedures and manufacture recommendations, Use proper PPE.
- Assist with welding, fabrication and other shop projects as skills allow.
- Assist the maintenance crew or operate equipment when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support golf course operations.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Basic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Ability to read and follow service manuals and instructions.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and attention to detail.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to lift and move parts or equipment up to 50 -75 + lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motions.
- Work in a shop and outdoor environment exposed to weather, noise, fumes and moving parts.
- Use of personal protective equipment, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection as required.