Equipment/Shop Manager
Summary: Oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance program including the 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. 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. Places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building by performing the following duties.
Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- 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 all cutting units precisely every day.
- 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.*
- Assists in personnel management and employee safety supervision.*
- May be asked to perform duties on the Golf Course for special occasions, such as golf outings.
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience 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
· 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
Special Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Job Benefits
annual salary, health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, long-term disability, Aflac, paid vacation and holidays
Date Job is Available
Salary
$95,000 to $105,000 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
email 1st Assistant Eric Whitmore @ ewhitmore@turnerhill.com
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