About the Role
Responsible for the diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance of a variety of grounds equipment. The Equipment Manager will report directly to the Golf Course Superintendent.
Responsibilities
- Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in diesel, electric, and gasoline-powered grounds maintenance equipment.
- Performs routine servicing and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Repairs hydraulic lines and electrical circuits.
- Performs general overhauling and disassembles motors as needed.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records related to preventative maintenance and repairs performed.
- Maintains the parts inventory, ensures an adequate supply is always available, and orders necessary parts and shop supplies when needed.
- Maintains detailed records of parts and labor per equipment and continually analyzes records to find effective cost-saving measures.
- Assists in establishing and implementing comprehensive preventative maintenance programs.
- Assists with implementing cost control measures to keep expenses in line with approved budgets.
- Performs other related duties as assigned including snow removal as part of a scheduled rotation in the winter months.
- Mowing and general maintenance of golf course and grounds in summer months.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical circuitry, and welding principles.
- Extensive knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
- Experience in the maintenance of a variety of golf course maintenance equipment.
- Must be able to frequently stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
- Repetitive use of the hands for constant pushing, pulling, fingering, and grasping in the use of tools and equipment.
- Must have close visual acuity in order to diagnose, repair, and operate equipment.
- Must be able to work outdoors under conditions ranging from extreme hot to extreme cold.
- Subject to noise and electrical, mechanical, chemical, and explosive hazards.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs and frequently up to 20 lbs using proper lifting techniques.
