Bill Lasiter
Golf Course Mechanic
Dayton,OR
Summary
Hardworking Mechanical Technician bringing 25+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. I enjoy grinding reels ,both spin and relief and grinding bedknives .Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment repairs and trouble shooting with a strong maintenance schedule . Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems. Very friendly, gets along well with everyone and very dependable as well as flexable
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
American Retail Services
10.2018 - Current
- Repaired building systems such as HVAC, plumbing and electrical to correct faults and restore functioning
- Cleaned machine and machine parts with cleaning solvent, air guns, and vacuums
- Responded to emergencies and performed emergency repairs
- Applied rustproof paint to steel members and made concrete and asphalt repairs to structures
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced parts such as valves, faucets, and fixtures
- Maintained equipment such as soda machines and hot food machines, warmers with preventive maintenance
- Used hand tools to repair machines, structures, and systems
- Assembled equipment and components at job sites to complete quick installations
- Dismantled machines to identify root cause of malfunctions and determine means for repair.
Mechanic
Chehalem Glenn Golf Club
Newberg, Oregon
02.2009 - 06.2015
- Altered, balanced, and calibrated all golf course equipment
- Mowed greens , tees , fairways , surrounds and rough when needed or asked
- Regularly removed trash, organized tools, and checked shop’s equipment to maintain neat and safe work area
- Utilized devices such as micrometers, calibrators, gauges, and calipers to make adjustments and repair
- Performed tests after repairs to ensure resolution of issues
- Troubleshot issues with tractors and mowers and completed repairs
- Constructed and fabricated new parts by welding and cutting metal
- Ensured proper operation of equipment by performing regular maintenance and repairs
- Inspected vehicles to assess their damage, trace malfunction and isolate faults
- Trouble shot electrical problems with emissions, fuel and ignition systems using specialized testing equipment
- Communicated with parts department to order needed parts and followed up until delivery.
Mechanic
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club
03.2004 - 10.2006
- Utilized devices such as micrometers, calibrators, gauges, and calipers to make adjustments and repairs
- Troubleshot issues with machinery and completed repairs
- Performed tests after repairs to ensure resolution of issues
- Ensured proper operation of equipment by performing regular maintenance and repairs
- Trouble shot electrical problems with emissions, fuel and ignition systems using specialized testing equipment
- Used special alignment equipment and wheel balancing machinery to realign the wheels, frames and steering mechanism of different automobiles
- Test drove vehicles before and after service to verify their functionality and the quality of the repair.
Mechanic
Lost Tracks Golf Club
Bend , Oregon
02.2003 - 06.2004
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Spin Grind Reels and Bedknives after disassembly then reassemble after grind
Technician
Central Oregon Workensport
Troutdale, OR
02.2001 - 06.2003
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Set up and participated in teaching reel grinding seminar on bernhard grinders
- Unpackaged and set up reels for new fairway mowers, greens mowers and surrounds mowers for newly purchased equipment
- Preformed warranty work on all Jacobsen Cushman Ryan and Star equipment including calling them in to our corporate headquarters
Mechanic
Salem Golf Club
Salem , Oregon
10.1998 - 08.2001
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Ground Reels on an fully automated bernhard grinder that also indexed the blades for relief grinds
- Mowed greens ,tees ,fairways , approaches and rough for tournaments and when we were short handed
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes and filter replacement.
Greenskeeper
Michelbook , Creekside And Oswego Lake Golf Clubs
McMinnville, Salem And Lake Oswego, OR
09.1991 - 05.1997
- Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
- Raked bunkers with sandpro and hand raked edges of sand traps
- learned how to use equipment for mowing greens ,tees ,fairways ,rough and surrounds
- learned how to set tee markers and cut cups
- obtained a pesticide and fertilization applicators licenses
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
High school diploma -
Dayton High School
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting, Concrete and metal assessment, Root cause analysis, Planned skilled repairs, Troubleshoot malfunctions, MIG welding, Hand and power tool use, Emergency response, Dismantle machines, Order parts, Hydraulic system repair, Equipment troubleshooting, knowledge of fabrication and welding Maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronically controlled equipment Read and interpret diagrams and blue prints speak and read spanish
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
American Retail Services
10.2018 - Current
Mechanic
Chehalem Glenn Golf Club
02.2009 - 06.2015
Mechanic
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club
03.2004 - 10.2006
Mechanic
Lost Tracks Golf Club
02.2003 - 06.2004
Technician
Central Oregon Workensport
02.2001 - 06.2003
Mechanic
Salem Golf Club
10.1998 - 08.2001
Greenskeeper
Michelbook , Creekside And Oswego Lake Golf Clubs
09.1991 - 05.1997
High school diploma -
Dayton High School
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