Assistant Equipment Technician
Working with the Director of Golf Courses & Grounds & Equipment Director, we are excited to welcome a Senior Assistant Equipment Technician for our North scheduled to open in the fall of 2025.
Apogee Club is a passion project presented by two highly successful businessmen, Mr. Michael Pascussi & Mr. Stephen Ross. Apogee is currently in the construction phase with plans to construct three, 18-hole golf courses, two short courses, a Himalayas-style putting green & two driving ranges over 1200 acres. The West Course, designed by Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner opened in late 2023 while the Fazio/Davis Course opened in late 2024 with its 55+ acre driving range, recently voted "Best Practice Facility" by Golf Digest. The golf courses will be designed by Hanse Golf Design (West Course), Fazio & Davis Golf Design (South Course) & Kyle Phillips Golf Design (North Course). The main driving range encompasses over 55acres, has 360* of tee space, 7 acres of shortgame area. The West & South Courses are blanketed with TifTuf turf & TifEagle greens, while the North Course has Tifgrand turfgrass. The Par 4 Course, which will open late fall will have Tiftuff. Rainbird IC irrigation will be utilized on all courses along with John Deere equipment. The West Course Turf Care Facility, (21,000ft2) is fully operational, state of the art & construction of the East Turf Care Facility has be completed is we are moving in. (40,000ft2) The club is also in the process of constructing 2 clubhouses, 50+ cottages, spa/fitness center & will also have fishing, tennis, walking trails & pickleball.
The best practice facilities in golf, ranked | Golf Courses | Golf Digest
A first look at Gil Hanse's new ultra high-end Florida course | Courses | Golf Digest
Golf Course Architecture - Issue 75, January 2024
Apogee Club: an interview with Mike Davis (golfcoursearchitecture.net)
Educational Requirements
-Strong working knowledge of turf equipment & ability to perform repairs at a high level
-Experience with construction & grow-in bermudagrass preferred at a high-end facility
-Possession of a valid driver's license
Experience Requirements
1-2 years as an Assistant Equipment Manager
-Knowledge of John Deere equipment preferred
Special Requirements
-Inspect, diagnose, service & repair mechanical or electric issues on all golf course maintenance equipment
-Strong knowledge of the operation of internal combustion engines & mower grinding, sharpening & adjustments
-Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment & purchases repair parts & replacement supplies
-Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course & services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use
-Excellent working knowledge of applicable state & federal regulations about equipment, petroleum & all other products used at the maintenance facility.
-Proficient in interpreting repair manuals, instruction sheets, hydraulic & electrical schematics
-Torching/Welding repairs to equipment
-Ensures optimal quality of cut for all playing surfaces daily
-Open mind, willingness to learn & adapt with completing construction phases
Job Benefits
-Health Insurance
-Dental
-401k
-Uniforms
-Advancement
-Temporary Housing provided
Date Job is Available
Salary
$70,000 to $85,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Email cover letter & resume to tnysse@apogeeclub.com & Chris Rooney @ crooney@apogeeclub.com
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