Turf Equipment Technician

About Country Club of the North

Country Club of the North is a premier private country club nestled alongside the Little Miami River in Xenia, Ohio, just minutes from The Greene and downtown Dayton.  Known for its exceptional golf and country club lifestyles, the Club features the only Jack Niclaus Signature Design golf course in the Miami Valley, offering a championship-caliber playing experience that challenges golfers of all levels with scenic fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and well-manicured bentgrass greens.

Beyond the golf course, the clubhouse provides members with outstanding fine dining, social spaces, lounges, and event facilities. The Club also offers an extensive practice facility including a driving range, putting green, and short game area supported by PGA-certified professionals.

Members enjoy full array of amenities aimed at promoting an active and engaged lifestyle, such as a 24-hour fitness center, seasonal swimming pool, and organized golf leagues and events that foster community and camaraderie. The Club hosts an abundant calendar of social events and traditions that enhance the member experience year-round.

As part of an established, dynamic private country club with a commitment to remarkability, the Equipment Manager will play a key role in ensuring that the golf course and its supporting assets reflect the high standards and expectations of the membership and the professional team.

Equipment Manager

Equipment Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing a comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair program for equipment used to maintain the golf course, all clubhouse grounds and common areas. This program includes diagnostic and necessary repairs of all equipment used throughout the club. Must be proficient with use of computers to facilitate ordering and record keeping. Must be capable of searching the internet for competitive pricing and securing needed replacement parts and supplies. Applicant must be capable of working with equipment provider personnel in correct diagnostics of equipment issues. Applicant must be willing to learn equipment functions as technology evolves. Applicant will be required to use Task Tracker in record keeping and managing equipment use. Applicant will be required to be punctual with preventative maintenance schedules on all units. Applicant will be responsible for training and managing assistant technician.

The Equipment Manager (EM) must be focused on daily cut quality of all reel mowers and rotary mowers. EM must be willing and able to grind reels and bed knives as needed throughout the growing season. Rotary blades must be sharp every time units leave the shop.

The EM will report to the Golf Course Superintendent. 

Equipment:

Most current equipment is John Deere with some Toro units.

Angle Master 3000 bedknife grinder

Express Dual 3000 reel grinder

Responsibilities:

Examines, identifies and makes necessary repairs to mechanical failures on all maintenance equipment and operations equipment utilized throughout the club. This includes diesel, gas, and electric units. It also includes handheld units as well as all specialty equipment used in the turf management program.

EM must be able and willing to train assistant technicians. The focus is on cut quality for light and heavy-duty mowing equipment.

EM will be involved in new hire understanding/training to enhance ability as equipment operators.

Daily inspection and adjustments must be made to units used each day. This is most imperative.

Must perform routine preventive maintenance services per manufacturer's recommendations.

Communicate any needs and/or issues relating to the maintenance, repair and use of equipment to Director of Agronomy, and/or Superintendent.

Schedule and assign duties daily to assistant technician.

Must maintain organized and clean work area. Must comply with OSHA safety standards and practices.

Must maintain accurate records of repairs, preventative maintenance, and parts inventory.

Must assist in maintenance and repairs of maintenance facility.

Must be willing to evolve with new equipment technology. Continued education will be provided and encouraged by management.