What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sugarloaf Golf Maintenance Equipment Manager position at Boyne Resorts?
Overview
The Sugarloaf Golf Maintenance Equipment Manager reports to the golf course superintendent and/or the assistant golf course superintendent and oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance program. This program includes 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. The equipment manager properly 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. The equipment manager places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose and repair 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.
- Instruct and/or train golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
- Prioritize equipment repair and maintenance work.
- Maintain a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchase repair parts and replacement supplies.
- Keep a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
- Spot check equipment for performance on the course, make emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and service or supervise servicing of equipment prior to use.
- Oversee the shop area maintenance.
- Regulate employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and perform other duties as directed by the superintendent.
- Recommend equipment purchases and leases.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in small engine maintenance.
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- a working knowledge of light and heavy equipment maintenance.
- experience in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools.
- a working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
- the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
- knowledge of the game of golf and an understanding of how job performance affects playing conditions for the game.
- a valid driver's license.
- the ability to work with and move heavy objects.
