Company Overview
The Association of Property Owners of the Hideout Inc is dedicated to maintaining a vibrant and well-kept community, offering top-tier amenities and pristine natural surroundings. We are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable environment for all residents and staff.
We offer medical insurance, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401k and generous employee discounts!
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Equipment Technician to maintain, repair, and service our fleet of turf maintenance equipment, vehicles, and small engines. This position plays a critical role in keeping equipment safe, reliable, to ensure daily maintenance operations. During the golf offseason, this role transitions to support winter ski hill operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine and preventative maintenance on tractors, utility vehicles, loaders, mowers, aerifiers, sprayers, and small engines. Troubleshoot and fix mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fuel-system problems. Execute oil changes, lubrication, belt replacements, filter changes, and fluid checks.
- Offseason Ski Operations Support: Assist with winter operations as required, including the maintenance, troubleshooting, and preparation of ski hill equipment, lifts, snowmobiles, and snowmaking systems.
- Diagnostics & Repair: Reel & Cutting-Unit Care: Perform reel and bed knife grinding, sharpening, and setup to manufacturer specifications to maintain a high-quality turf environment.
- Shop & Inventory Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe repair shop while monitoring inventory for parts, fluids, filters, belts, and bearings.
- Record Keeping: Track and maintain accurate service history logs for all equipment repairs and maintenance.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and winter operations supervisors to prioritize daily repair needs, seasonal equipment transitions, spring startup, and winterization.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Previous mechanic experience preferred; prior golf course or ski resort mechanic experience is a plus, but not required.
- Skills & Aptitudes: Strong mechanical aptitude, practical problem-solving skills, and excellent attention to detail.
- Core Traits: Dependable, punctual, organized, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Physical Demands: Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs., as well as carry, push, and pull equipment, tools, and parts.
Education & Training
- Willingness to Learn: We provide comprehensive training for qualified candidates eager to expand their skills.
- Training Opportunities: Includes reel and bed knife grinding, cutting-unit setup, preventative maintenance procedures, hydraulic/electrical troubleshooting, small-engine diagnostics, and ski lift/snowmaking equipment basics.
Working Conditions
- Environment: Work is performed both indoors in a maintenance shop and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme winter environments.
- Exposure: Regular exposure to noise, dirt, dust, grease, fuels, snow, and lubricants.
Schedule: Requires a flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional emergency work during peak golf and ski seasons.
Join us as a Golf Mechanic to keep our golf course equipment running smoothly! Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering an exceptional experience for our residents and visitors alike. We value your skills in mechanical systems repair, electrical diagnostics, and equipment troubleshooting—helping us maintain the highest standards of safety and performance across our community’s facilities.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
