Equipment/Shop Manager
Pine Lake Country Club is a private 18 hole, John Lafoy design, located just outside Charlotte city limits in Mint Hill, NC. The golf course is predominantly 419 Bermuda with Crenshaw Bentgrass Greens. PLCC is family oriented club and is known as “Mint Hill’s Best Kept Secret”!
Pine Lake CC is planning an extensive golf course renovation to begin in the fall of 2024. Plans include converting greens to ultradwarf bermudagrass, installing a brand new 2- wire irrigation system, better billy bunker liners, storm water drainage, and regrassing all tee boxes and approaches. A brand-new fleet of John Deere equipment is scheduled to arrive in December of 2024
Overview
The equipment manager reports to the golf course superintendent and/or the assistant golf course superintendent and oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the golf course assets. This program includes the diagnostics and repair of failing equipment, keeping records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment, and placing orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment or service. The equipment manager properly communicates any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to the superintendent and/or the assistant superintendent, and schedules and directs the work assignments of the assistant equipment manager. The equipment manager places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building.
Functions
- Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including, diesel-, electric- and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
- Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
- Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
- Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
- Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
- Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.
- Oversees the shop area maintenance.
- Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent.
- Recommends equipment purchases and leases.
Educational Requirements
· High school Diploma or equivalent
· Technical training
Experience Requirements
- 1 to 2 years-experience preferred but not necessary
Special Requirements
- Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
- Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repair.
- Working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
- Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
- Ability to move heavy objects.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
- Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications as specified by supervisor.
- Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
- Knowledge of and/or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
- Possession of a valid driver's license, possibly a commercial driver's license (CDL).
Job Benefits
Job Benefits:
• PTO (one week 1st year, two weeks 2nd year, three weeks after 5 years)
• Holiday Bonus
• Health Insurance after 90 days
• Vision, dental and life insurance programs as well.
• 401 K (after 1 year)
• Golfing privileges
• Uniforms (Spring & Fall)
• Discounts on meals and merchandise
• Dues paid for GCSAA, CGCSA, & NSTA
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Opportunities to Volunteer for PGA Tour Events
Date Job is Available
Salary
$25 to $30 per hour
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
If interested please email resume including references to Will Laine, Golf Course Superintendent at will@pinelakecountryclub.com
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