Mechanic 

Head Golf Course Mechanic
Austin Country Club
Austin, Texas   

This position is responsible for all maintenance and repair on equipment associated with the Golf Course Management Department including but not limited to all walking/riding reel mowers, all rotary mowers, blowers, weedeaters, utility vehicles, Superintendent's vehicle, and related.

Position Details

Salary:     $15.00 - $21.00 Hourly 

Benefits:   Paid Health Insurance, Paid Annual Vacation Leave, Paid Annual Sick Leave, Meals, 401(k), Expense involved in attending local eduaction seminars, Bonus Plan, Uniforms/clothing allowance, Facility pays for expenses associated with interviewing (i.e. travel and hotel)  

Responsible to:  Golf Course Superintendent and First Assistant

Application Deadline:  December 1, 2011

Date Position is Available:  Immediately

Send Resume to:

Bobby Stringer
4408 Long Champ Drive
Austin, Texas 78746

Email:  bstringer@austincountryclub.com
Phone: (512) 327-8498
Fax:  (512) 327-6085

Experience

Experience:  Must have some experience with Golf Course Equipment and/or graduated from a technical school in this field.
Special Skills:   Must have knowledge of proper reel set-up, maintenance, and grinding; and bedknife maintenance and grinding.  Organization, computer literacy, Spanish-speaking a plus.

Course Information

Founded in 1899, Austin Country Club is one of the oldest existing clubs in Texas and home to one of the greatest golf instructors who ever lived, Harvey Penick.  The Club consists of an 18-hole Pete Dye design golf course, 10 lighted tennis courts (two of which are clay surface), heated swimming pool, fitness facility, 57 boat slips and a large clubhouse.  The clubhouse includes various dining areas, a large ballroom and meeting room facilities, as well as men's and ladies' locker rooms.  It is our mission to provide a tradition-rich, outstanding private country club known for the quality of its membership and for service that exceeds expectations.

Course Operation:  Private Membership
Annual Rounds:  31,000
Maintenance Budget: $1 million +
Number of Holes: 18 Holes
Primary Grasses:    Greens - Bermudagrass
                               Tees - Bermudagrass
                               Fairways - Bermudagrass