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Mechanic, Golf Maintenance

companyJ.F. Shea Family of Companies
locationLa Quinta, CA, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Trilogy® at La Quinta

Spectacular mountain views allowing active days and quiet evenings.The community combines active adult lifestyle choices including golf, fitness center, pools, on-site spa and Caf Solaz along with two club houses.

Where: Located on the southern edge of La Quinta, California.

Pay: $28-$30 per hour

Benefits:

New hourly full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off ("PTO") in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.

Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.

Part-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.

All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off ("PTO") in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.

Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.

Part-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state guidelines.

All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Maintenance Mechanic is a member of the Golf Course Maintenance Team and maintains all golf course maintenance equipment, creating a foundation for team member safety and high quality.This position takes primary direction from the Equipment Manager and/or Assistant Superintendent, and coaches operators on safe and proper use of equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Communicate the core values and mission of BlueStar Resort & Golf (BSRG) to support the achievement of company goals.
  • Understand the game of golf and the role of equipment maintenance in safety, quality, and aesthetics.
  • Communicate with the Lead Mechanic, Equipment Manager, or the Assistant Superintendent on daily/weekly work assignments to insure all equipment is available when needed.
  • Collaborate with the Equipment Manager to create capital equipment budgets and execute daily, monthly, and annual budgets.
  • Assist Supervisor or Equipment Manager to insure departmental compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment; ensure all equipment is being properly cleaned.
  • Assist with the implementation of a thorough preventative maintenance program for all equipment; identify and correct performance problems; complete repairs/adjustments.
  • Work in a safe manner and use all personal protective equipment (safety gear) assigned.
  • Be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to supervisor.
  • Help train staff members on safe and proper equipment operation; coach team members to be diligent with equipment care and operation; instill the importance of reporting all unsafe conditions.
  • Assist the Equipment Manager in reviewing operational challenges; recommend solutions.
  • Assist with maintaining records of repairs, equipment and parts inventory, preventative maintenance, and fuel/lubricate usage.
  • Maintain inventory and anticipate parts needed to maximize equipment operation and reduce downtime; assist Supervisor or Equipment Manager in considering parts needed.
  • Attend educational seminars to stay current with the leading technology and troubleshooting skills needed, as requested.
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
  • Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
  • Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
  • Must be role model and able to live our BlueStar core values:
    • Honesty and Integrity
    • Respect for the Individual
    • Teamwork
    • Competitive Spirit

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Two to three years' experience as an Operator 3, or related experience.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of equipment, repairs needed, and maintenance required through references and work history.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
  • Enjoys the game of golf and understands the need for attention to quality in daily maintenance to create optimal playing conditions.
  • Certificates, as required.
  • Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel preferred.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret schematics, reports, plans, labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical manuals, and regulatory documents.
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
  • Must possess basic computational ability.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.Excellent customer service skills in dealing with team members and the public.
  • Must be able to lead by example by taking a proactive position to all issues concerning maintenance and the maintenance staff.
  • Must demonstrate initiative-ability to think, work, solve problems, and make independent decisions, based on sound judgment.
  • Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and meeting timeliness is a must.
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
  • This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekend, with limited local travel.
  • Valid driver's license required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in an outdoor environment.

  • There may be frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
  • Outdoor environments may require variable terrain while carrying equipment and navigating typical golf course obstacles, including, but not limited to, water, plants, and the natural landscape. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to, cuts, slipping, tripping, and falls.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to Arizona desert wildlife such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, bobcats, javelinas, etc.
  • There may be occasional exposure to precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can vary depending on the equipment or machines used.
  • Employees are required to wear all assigned personal protective equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • This position may be very active and may require standing and walking for the duration of a shift, sitting and driving, lifting, pushing, digging, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, using hands to fingers, touching and holding, and reaching with hands and arms; regularly required to speak and hear.
  • The employee must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.



BLUESTAR RESORT & GOLF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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