Golf Course Equipment/Shop Manager

Hunters Run is a three course, 54-hole private country club located in Boynton Beach, Florida. We are in search of an Equipment/Shop Manager who is experienced in multiple courses at one location.

Essential 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 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 and ensures a clean service area and maintenance facility. This includes, but is not limited to, all areas inside the fence surrounding the GCM area.
• Hires, trains, manages, directs and evaluates the maintenance team.
• Performs mower grinding/sharpening.
• Performs torching/welding repairs to equipment.
• Ensures optimal quality of cut for all playing surfaces daily.
• Observes employees' use of equipment and reports misuse to the Director of GCM.
• Recommends equipment purchases and leases.
• Lubricates and services all Golf Course maintenance equipment.
• Adheres to standards and guidelines, as set by Management.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Head Superintendent/Project Manager.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 and lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
• Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of maintenance programs and other applications as specified by the Director of GCM.
• 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.
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Highly engaged, approachable, proactive, and intuitive leader.
• Strong time-management, technology, and organizational skills.

Education/Experience:

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years as an Equipment Manager, however, will consider Assistant Equipment Managers with a progressive career pathway.
• Must have experience at a 36-hole private country club.
• Knowledge of reel and bedknife grinding and quality of cut.
• Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to weld and fabricate.
• Preferred certifications from GCSAA.
• Standard work week: 45-50 hours a week depending on time of year. Will be required to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Certifications, Licenses:

• Preferred although not required.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to understand, interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and operate; reach with hands and arms; and see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, bend, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

Outside work for extended periods of time and precautions should be taken.