GOLF COURSE MECHANIC APPRENTICE (TPT) Position Available In Lehigh, Pennsylvania

GOLF COURSE MECHANIC APPRENTICE

(TPT) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Allentown, PA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Golf Mechanic Apprentice Rate of Pay:

$24/hour

Employment Type:

Seasonal Department:

Parks & Recreation Bureau:

Municipal Golf Course

GENERAL PURPOSE

Learns and trains from the Golf Course Superintendent on the basics of repairing reel and rotary mowers, tractors, sprayers and aerators and other equipment at the Allentown Municipal Golf Course.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

” Works from equipment manuals, specifications, general instructions, and acquires a broad knowledge of specialized equipment, maintenance, and repair methods under the supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent. ” Organizes tools and parts in the maintenance building. ” Visually inspects equipment to ensure quality of cut. ” Visually diagnoses cause of equipment malfunction. ” Prepares parts and materials lists needed to facilitate repairs and maintain inventory needed to maintain equipment. ” Maintains required records on preventive maintenance, repairs, and inventory levels. ” Performs other duties as assigned and/or as conditions warrant. ” Provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments. ” Performs related work as may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) High School diploma or equivalent (B) Possession of a valid PA Driver’s license

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A. Ability to learn how to repair, maintain, and operate all equipment required for Golf Course maintenance and maintenance of the City’s park system. B. Basic knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods C. Basic Mechanical knowledge including understanding combustion and diesel engines. D. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. E. Ability to observe and follow proper safety precautions. F. Ability to establish working relationships with other employees and supervisors.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Apprentice will train with the Golf Course Superintendent and will use hand tools such as wrenches, ratchets, screw drivers and hammers; power tools such as drills, saws, impact wrenches, and grinders; floor jacks and other related lifting and positioning equipment; computers, printers, scanners, labelers and other computer systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, hand tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in all outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in places that occasionally is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works with hot materials that without wearing the proper clothing or proper safety equipment could cause severe burns. The employee works around heavy equipment The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.