Golf Course Equipment Manager-Mechanic

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of general business practices as applied to golf course operations practices and procedures preferred
• Thorough knowledge of turf equipment maintenance operations and procedures as would normally be acquired through a secondary education or trades training or 3-5 years of equivalent experience in turf equipment maintenance and repair
•  Strong mechanical skills with thorough knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, gasoline and diesel engine operation, repair and maintenance
• Basic computer skills required
• Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Develop, implement and maintain a preventative maintenance program for each piece of equipment used in the golf course maintenance operations
• Work closely with the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations developing an annual operating budget for equipment maintenance
• Train and instruct Equipment and Preventative Maintenance Technicians on proper procedures to follow while performing the daily assigned tasks required 
• Perform all routine preventative maintenance and curative maintenance which is required to keep the equipment in good condition
• Establish and maintain proper parts inventory levels
• Record all daily service records utilizing approved forms and equipment maintenance software, including task performed and inventory used and replenish inventory as needed
• Manage equipment fleet preventative maintenance and repair, schedules, parts inventory, and maintenance repair history for each piece of equipment through the use of departmental approved software
• Procure bids (three minimum) for all replacement parts and/or service work performed outside of the maintenance operations as detailed in the Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual
• Maintain logs for each piece of equipment regarding daily usage and fuel consumption
• Provide assistance in training the golf course maintenance staff in the proper use of equipment
• Ensure equipment maintenance shop and all appropriate areas are clean, organized, and provide a safe working environment for departmental staff.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and is in safe working condition at all times
• Required to wear personal protective clothing and/or use protective equipment to comply with established safety operating standards
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 75 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel

• Travel is not expected for this position

Work Schedule Expectations

• This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no direct responsibilities but does manage projects