Equipment/Shop Manager

Title: Equipment Manager (Full-time)

 

Overview

French Creek Golf Club is a private 18-hole golf course designed by Gil Hanse, located in Chester County, PA. The club hosts approximately 20,000 rounds per year. The Equipment Manager oversees preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of all turf and maintenance equipment (excluding the electric cart fleet) to support optimal course conditions. Reports to the Golf Course Superintendent and may supervise junior staff or trainees. Weekend hours may be required during club events.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Safety, and Compliance

French Creek Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. All employees must comply with club safety policies and OSHA standards. A background check may be required in accordance with applicable law and our policy. A post-offer, pre-employment drug screen may be required where permitted by law. This position is at-will in accordance with Pennsylvania law; either party may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, to the extent permitted by law.

Responsibilities

 

• Perform preventive maintenance on all maintenance and turf equipment (diesel, gas, electric, handheld, and specialty equipment), excluding the electric cart fleet.
• Diagnose, repair, and service equipment; coordinate with OEM technicians as needed.
• Grind reels and bed knives; ensure proper reel-to-bedknife alignment and cutting quality; backlap and adjust as required.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections; report issues to the Golf Course Superintendent and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventive maintenance, parts inventory, and usage (Task Tracker or approved system).
• Train and mentor new hires and equipment operators as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized shop and comply with OSHA safety standards; promote safe work practices.
• Stay current with evolving equipment technology; pursue ongoing education as offered.
• May perform other golf course maintenance tasks and be available on weekends during club events.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

 

Equipment

 

• Core brands: John Deere and Toro; other manufacturers present.
• Foley Accu-Pro reel grinder and bedknife grinder.

 

 

Qualifications Required

 

• 3+ years of experience in turf/equipment maintenance (golf course experience preferred)
• Proficiency with diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs of diesel, gas, and electric equipment
• Computer literacy for ordering, record-keeping, and sourcing parts
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to read service manuals and schematics

 

 

Preferred

 

• Experience with John Deere and Toro equipment; reel and bedknife grinding
• Certifications (ASE, EPA 608 for refrigerants if applicable, turf equipment tech certs)
• Supervisory or training experience

 

 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

 

• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions; ability to lift heavy parts and operate in a shop environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
• Willingness to work weekends or extended hours during Club events

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