Equipment/Shop Manager

The Grounds Crew at Maketewah Country Club is looking for strong-willed, motivated individuals to join our team. Currently, we are looking to fill our Equipment Manager position. This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and management of all equipment within the agronomy department. We pride ourselves on providing championship-level playing conditions to our Members and guests on a daily basis. To do this, we need a strong group with a team-based mindset.

Known as one of the longest-standing United States Open qualifying courses, Maketewah is a true test of golf. Now also hosting the LPGA Queen City Classic. Minutes from downtown Cincinnati, hand-crafted by Donald Ross, MCC is full of character and speaks to Ohio Valley’s natural beauty.

Ideal Traits:

• Attitude is #1. Bring a good attitude based around a “1% better every day” mentality.
• Self-driven and performs well in an environment where taking initiative and proactivity is encouraged.
• High degree of problem-solving ability with a focus on resourcefulness.      
• Takes pride in their work with high level attention to detail.
•  Has working knowledge of light and heavy golf maintenance equipment.
• Skilled in the use of equipment repair tools and making mechanical repairs.
• Has working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions while repairing equipment.
• Communicates effectively and professionally across all levels of the organization.
• Can adapt quickly in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Practice excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• An understanding of the game of golf is preferred, but not necessary.

Equipment:

• Toro Flex21/1000/1200/1021 hand units
• Toro 3320 hybrid triflexes
• Salsco rollers
• Toro md(12), hdx, and JD progator utility vehicles
• Toro 3550-D fairway mowers
• Toro 4500-D and 3500-D Rough mowers
• Toro Propass 200 topdresser
• Toro 5800/1750 and JD 2020 sprayers
• Skid steer, Kubota/JD tractors, Toro 648’s, Toro 880, Ventrac, Shockwave, Vredo, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Shop comes with a lift, Bernhard grinders, lift table, hoist, parts storage, stocked tool chest, and more.

Primary responsibilities:

• Checks quality of cut on every cutting unit being used in the morning.
• Trains operators on the proper use of the equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs routine maintenance checks to identify repairs necessary for proper operation of all equipment.
• Completes repairs and routine preventative maintenance in a timely manner.
• Grind reels as needed.
• Operation of all equipment.
• Opportunity to hire, train, and develop assistant mechanics.
• Maintains the records associated with the maintenance and repair of the equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Perform scheduled routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Along with assistant mechanics, check all reel mowers after every use to ensure proper quality and height of cut.
• Communicate with the Superintendent regarding equipment or shop issues and problems.