Golf Mechanic Specialist

JOB LOCATION

13650 E Hampden Ave Aurora, Colorado 80014-3948

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are hunting for a ⛳Golf Mechanic Specialist,🏌🏻‍♂️👨🏽‍🔧 the true MVP behind truly flawless fairways. If a golf course is a finely tuned sports car, you are the highly skilled engineer who keeps that engine purring.

This role is for the ultimate equipment whisperer, someone who sees the golf division's specialized gear, automotive, hydraulic, and electronic systems, not as complicated headaches, but as fascinating puzzles waiting to be solved. We need you to be the detective who runs tests, troubleshoots issues, and makes the necessary major and minor repairs.

We take our core values, Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, very seriously because we believe great work comes from living those values every day. If you are ready to take initiative, solve problems, and keep meticulous records while dealing with equipment that occasionally throws a tantrum, we should talk. Come join a team where maintaining our fleet is essential to delivering the best possible experience.

Hiring salary $25.29 - $31.61/hour 

Salary to be commensurate with experience.  

The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, January 25, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.  

Performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of golf course equipment and golf carts to include automotive, hydraulic, and electronic systems for the Golf Division.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on specialized golf courses equipment and systems.
• Runs tests, troubleshoots, sharpens specialized cutting/trimming equipment, and makes major and minor repairs.
• Maintains records of operation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
• May act as lead worker and/or golf course supervisor.
• May be involved in city-wide snow removal program.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: 

• At least 3 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of specialized golf course equipment, sharpening specialized cutting/trimming equipment, and working with computerized controls and diagnostic procedures. 
• An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Must be able to obtain a Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrakes endorsement within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of practices, record-keeping methods, procedures, equipment, and systems related to specialized golf course equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation with related software.

Abilities: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Problem-solve and take initiative.
• Read detailed instructions, diagrams, and schematics.
• Maintain records and logs.
• Perform activities common to assigned maintenance function.
• May require ability to do repetitive lifting.

Skills: 

• Skill in the use and upkeep of tools and equipment related to maintenance and repair of golf course equipment, facilities, and systems.
• computer operation for managing/maintaining records.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands: 

• Moderate to heavy physical work; may require ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds.
• May lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Considerable walking and standing.
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
• Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Vision to read manuals and record data and monitor and observe instruments and gauges.
• Hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals.
• Speech communication provides technical information and communicates with employees and citizens.

Work Environment: 

• Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, dust, noise, fumes, and chemicals; may work in confined space.

Equipment Used: 

• Operates tools, equipment, and vehicles common to golf course equipment maintenance and computer.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.