Facility Name: Meadow Brook Golf Club
Facility Location: Reading, Massachusetts
Position / Title: Head Mechanic
Facility Description: Private country club in Reading, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated, motivated and team-oriented individual for the position of “Head Mechanic”. Meadow Brook Golf Club, established in 1898, is a private, 9-hole facility designed by Alexander Findley. The club completed construction of a new state of the art maintenance facility in 2011 and a new clubhouse in the spring of 2022. Currently, a nearly 5000 square foot maintenance equipment storage facility is under construction with an anticipated opening of April 1, 2026. The club provides a fully stocked power and hand tool inventory for use.
Experience Desired: Golf Course experience preferred but not mandatory including reel and bed knife grinding. Candidate must also have a working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses and be skilled in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools plus a working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment. The candidate must have knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession. Experienced automotive mechanics are also encouraged to apply.
- Responsibilities Description: Some duties include inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing all golf course maintenance equipment as well as managing a complete preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, purchases parts and replacement supplies. Candidate will also oversee the shop area maintenance, perform routine welding, torching and fabricating as well as perform all snow removal duties including plowing, shoveling and salting. Other duties performed will be reel and bed knife grinding, assisting in irrigation and pump house repairs, monitoring gas and diesel levels in fuel tanks and performing all aspects of golf course maintenance as directed by the superintendent.
Special Skills: The candidate must have the ability to move & lift heavy objects and work in a variety of weather conditions. Should be able to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work as well as the ability to communicate effectively and keep complete & accurate business records. Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is a must. Must be available to work weekends and holidays if needed and be available to work a 40+-hours/week, 52 weeks per year.
Compensation / Benefits: A position with a yearly pay range of $70,000-$90,000 equaling $32-$41 per hour (depending on experience). The average workweek is 43 hours throughout the golf season and 32 hours during the winter months (4-day work week the months of Dec-Feb). Benefits include meals, uniforms, golf privileges, 401K program with company match, family or single Blue Cross & Blue Shield medical insurance plan, 2 weeks paid vacation (3 weeks after 5 years), paid holidays and sick time.
Education Level Required: High School/GED
Date Position Available: Immediately
Apply To: Richard T. Gagnon, Superintendent
How to Apply (electronically or by mail): Please send resume & cover letters via email to: rich@meadowbrookgolfclub.org
Date Posted: September 24, 2025
