Equipment Manager

Davenport Country Club is looking for qualified applicants for our Equipment Manager position. DCC is a private member owned country club founded in 1924 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. We will be celebrating our centennial next year and this presents a great opportunity for the right individual to be a part of that historic event.

SUMMARY

The Equipment Manager will report directly to the Golf Course Superintendent and be responsibility for maintaining all equipment assets related to the Golf Course Maintenance Department. We believe in a strong work/life balance and the schedule will reflect that. Our typical work schedule is a long Monday of about 10 hours, 8 hours Tuesday-Thursday, 5 hours Friday, and 4 hour shifts Saturday or Sunday during the season. This position will also occasionally help for special events such as the Pro-Am, Member Guest, and Club Championships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment
• Maintains all equipment in efficient and operable conditions at all times
• Sets, as a primary goal, a preventative maintenance program for building and equipment
• Mower and reel grinding/sharpening
• Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in the many types of golf course maintenance machines
• Installs and adjusts brakes. Installs batteries, tires, wiring and glass
• Does carburetor or welding work in making fittings used in automotive equipment.
• Maintains pumps on application equipment
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be available early mornings, weekends, and holidays

WORKPLACE

• Must be able to keep workplace clean and free of obstacles
• Must be able to squat, hunch, sit, stand, and use arms and hands to work on equipment constantly
• Must be able to work in hot and humid conditions
• Ability create standard operating procedures for all types of equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background in mechanics
• Extensive experience with small engines
• Familiarity with John Deere and turf equipment preferred

COMPENSATION, PERKS, & BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Meals
• Golf and Pool Privileges

Job Types: Full-time