Turf Equipment Technician

Location: Freestone Lake and Golf

Fairfield, TX

Status: Full-Time,

Pay Rate: $30 per hour

Supervisory Role: no

Reports To: Equipment manager

About Us:

Freestone is a luxury lake and golf club encompassing the largest privately owned lake in the United States. Set upon 5,000 acres of open water, rolling hills and Savannah Post Oaks, Freestone provides a generational retreat for family and friends halfway between Dallas and Houston.

The breathtaking property provides water-front golf at a championship level, trophy bass fishing, boating without public access, and all of the activities and amenities a family should expect from a world-class, private resort.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned Equipment Technician with a proven record of assisting the company in providing premium turf conditions. The candidate must have a strong background in maintaining golf equipment and maintenance programs, welding, fabricating.  This position is an integral part of the Agronomy Team and requires knowledge of a variety of golf, Ag and light construction equipment, exceptional organizational skills, ability to provide creative solutions, and ability to prepare or recommend the equipment and maintenance budget.

Qualifications:

-            Multi course experience

-            2-5 years of experience as a head mechanic or Equipment Technician

-        Working knowledge of all turf and landscape equipment, including cutting unit set-up, hydraulic theory and diagnosis, electrical theory and diagnosis, combustion engines, welding, 2 and 4 stroke engines

-            Experience or familiarity on a variety of equipment

-            Ability to fabricate parts, including cutting and welding

-            Ability to read and follow manuals to understand preventive maintenance requirements and schedules and repair equipment

-            Know and can utilize the various trade tools and the safety guidelines of their use

-            Have a basic understanding of the game of golf and the effects turf equipment has on the overall condition and playability of the game

-            Trade school or formal education or certifications in mechanical or electrical or related programs or equivalent experience

-            Ability to lift and move heavy objects

-            Have a valid driver’s license

Physical Demands:

Ability to work when required during the day, nights, weekends, and holidays

Walking, standing, sitting, heavy lifting, moving heavy objects

Indoor and outdoor conditions

Essential Functions

• Work at multiple equipment maintenance shops
•  preventive maintenance program of equipment
• maintains accurate record keeping
• Performs or assist parts fabrication
• Must work well with others as a team and help co-workers when needed
• Performs daily course checks to ensure cut quality and proper operation of equipment
• Places safety as a top priority and is responsible for complying with safety regulations and maintaining clean, functional service areas
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Email resume to equipment manager Davidm@freestonetx.com