Equipment Mechanic (Golf Course Irrigation)

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Golf Operations at Wright-Patt AFB. Conducts troubleshooting inspections of assigned facilities, grounds, drainage ditches, and marsh and water areas for regular or irregular grounds problem. Physical Effort: Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending.

**Qualifications:**
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/20/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have functional experience and demonstrated a mastery of facility/equipment maintenance. Must have knowledge and experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered engines which included a full range of repairing, disassembling, troubleshooting and overhauling of small engines. Must have progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance which provides a technical knowledge of turf propagation, cultivation, course equipment, drainage systems and controls, horticulture, and insect/pest control and various turf disease and remedies. Knowledge of grass seeds, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, algaecides, and soil and sand mixture. Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of complex major systems and assemblies for troubleshoot and repair a variety of lawn watering systems such as Toro and Rainbird irrigation systems. Ability to interpret and apply manufacturer's repair manuals and technical specification, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals, and the ability to operate electronic test equipment. Must be able to frequently, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally, objects weighing over 50 pounds. Frequently stands, bends, stoops, crawls and works in tight spaces. Requires a valid driver's License. Requires Golf Course Superintendent Association of American (GCSAA) certificate. Satisfactory completion of pre­employment physical is required. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)