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Duties

Performs repair work on a variety of gas and diesel powered equipment including gas powered rental golf cars, multi-gang mowers, tractor drawn and greens mowers, aerators and other mechanical equipment used in the daily maintenance of a golf course. Diagnoses malfunctions of equipment to determine the source of trouble, extent of repairs required, and the tools and parts necessary to successfully make repairs. Performs preventative maintenance and establishes schedules for routine maintenance. Performs minor and major repairs to cutting reels including dismounting, disassembly, repair, lapping, grinding, setting, and reassembly and remounting of reels from single through multiple-gang cutting units. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• Work is performed inside and outside. Work area is frequently drafty, noisy, and exhaust fumes are present. Exposed to dirt, grease, battery acid, oil, hydraulic fluids, and gasoline and diesel fuel, that may burn or irritate the skin.
• Exposed to fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides that may burn or irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and strains.
• Seasonally the start time is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during Spring and Summer. Fall and Winter start time is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGES: Must have the knowledge required to diagnose and determine source of malfunctions and the skill to make necessary repairs to a variety of Turf related equipment and hydraulic drive motors, their components and electrical systems. Knowledge of the assembly, disassembly, operation and installation of all parts and components of both gasoline and diesel driven specialized golf grounds maintenance equipment. Must be able to read and interpret a variety of manufacturer's manuals and parts listings. Must have the knowledge and skill necessary to make fabrication repairs to equipment to include using a torch and welding. The work requires the skill to use a variety of tools common to the trade and test equipment such as motor diagnostic equipment and compression testers, motor analyzers, electrical component test benches and special measuring instruments such as inside and outside micrometer, calipers, and vernier calipers.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BG-NAF-W6B9AA USAG ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Rock Island NAF HR
• Phone: 309-782-1584
• Email: [email protected]