Assistant Engineer
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Job summary
Columbia Golf Club seeks an Assistant Engineer to join the Engineering Department. You will assist in preventing maintenance issues and supporting all physical assets across the club’s facilities and grounds.
You will work under the Chief Engineer, performing preventive maintenance, responding to service requests, and ensuring safety and high-quality service in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused setting.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- 1–2 years in a facility maintenance or general engineering support role; hospitality/club setting a plus.
- Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with hand and power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, and general workplace safety standards.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Respond to maintenance service calls and resolve issues promptly.
- Support the upkeep of club amenities including but not limited to aquatics systems, bowling alley, off site properties, and grounds.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean and safe condition.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and club policies.
- Collaborate with other departments to support club operations and events.
- Assist in monitoring and managing energy and utility usage efficiently.
- Partner with external vendors and contractors as needed to coordinate and oversee project execution and specialized tasks.
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Job description
The Columbia Golf Club was organized on September 29, 1898, by nine men with a mission to promote “educational, literary and scientific purposes; social activities and mutual improvements; and to support athletic exercise, outdoor sport and amusement.” The first location of the Club was on the east side of Brightwood Avenue, later known as Georgia Avenue, in the neighborhood of Schuetzen Park. In a short time, the Club moved to a site further north on the west side of the avenue where a vacant lot was converted into a crude nine-hole golf course. The Columbia Golf Club was disbanded following the last round of golf on December 31, 1910. At the time, 200 of the 600 members became supporters of the newly created Columbia Country Club.
The opening of the new Columbia Country Club occurred on the evening of January 1, 1911. The Connecticut Avenue site had been purchased in 1909 from the Chevy Chase Land Company. The certificate of incorporation is dated August 25, 1909. The clubhouse was designed by Club member Frederick B. Pyle. Our suburb city property is 126 acres of beautiful green terrain and a small body of water.The golf course is widely recognized as a Walter Travis design. Walter J. Travis, a pioneer in golf course architecture, and a legend in golf in the early decades of the 20th century, certainly laid claim to the design as his own. Herbert Barker and Columbia Founding Member Dr. Walter S. Harban, both close associates of Travis, are often noted as the official designers.
The Club has hosted three national golf championships – the 1921 United States Open, the 2003 United States Junior Amateur Championship and the 2021 United States Girls’ Junior Championship. The 1921 U.S. Open was won by Jim Barnes, the 2003 U.S. Junior Amateur was won by Brian Harman, and the 2021 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship was won by Rose Zhang, who also holds the competitive course record of 62.
Club is open 7 days per week, 12 months per year.
Age of Club:125
Number of Members:1600
Average Age of Members:58
Gross Dollar Volume:$23,000,000.00
This club uses CMAA’s General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
- 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Walter Travis
The golf course is widely recognized as a Walter Travis design. Walter J. Travis, a pioneer in golf course architecture, and a legend in golf in the early decades of the 20th century, certainly laid claim to the design as his own. Herbert Barker and Columbia Founding Member Dr. Walter S. Harban, both close associates of Travis, are often noted as the official designers. The Club has hosted three national golf championships – the 1921 United States Open, the 2003 United States Junior Amateur Championship and the 2021 United States Girls’ Junior Championship.
Tennis has a long and venerable history at Columbia; as a member of the Centenary Tennis Club, all Columbia members automatically become members of the Association of Centenary Tennis Clubs, an Association comprised of 66 tennis clubs all with roots going back more than 100 years. Columbia is also a Founding Club Member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Club Affiliate Program. The Club has hosted numerous notable events in tennis including the Mid Atlantic & US National Boys Clay Championships.
Fitness Center, 2 Group Exercise Studios, Pilates Reformer Studio, Bowling Center (6 duckpin lanes), 4 Paddle Tennis Courts, 2 Pickleball Courts, Kid City (age 2-9)
- 1 Casual Dining Room that seats 105
- 1 Lounge/Bar that seats 165
- 1 Snack Bar that seats 10
- 1 Member’s Grill that seats 85
- 1 Outdoor Dining that seats 10
The Club maintains multiple restaurants, providing a variety of dining experiences for its members, as well as host personalized private functions for members and their guests. The essence of Columbia is not defined by the dining rooms or the athletic facilities, but by the tradition, excellence and camaraderie of the membership that has become known as the Spirit of Columbia.
7/14/2025
Assistant Engineer
Engineering Department Description:The Engineering Department is a dynamic, multi-faceted, and highly hands-on team dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and upkeep of all physical assets throughout the club. This department plays a critical role in preserving the functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal of our facilities.
Position Summary:Working under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Engineer helps execute preventative maintenance programs, responds to service requests, and performs general upkeep duties across the club’s facilities, properties and grounds. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty consistently and efficiently.
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks
- Respond to maintenance service calls and resolve issues promptly
- Support the upkeep of club amenities including but not limited to aquatics systems, bowling alley, off site properties, and grounds
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean and safe condition
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and club policies
- Collaborate with other departments to support club operations and events
- Assist in monitoring and managing energy and utility usage efficiently
- Partner with external vendors and contractors as needed to coordinate and oversee project execution and specialized tasks
Complete other job-related assignments and tasks as directed by the Chief Engineer, ensuring timely, efficient, and accurate execution in alignment with departmental objectives and club standards
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Minimum of 1–2 years in a facility maintenance, building operations, or general engineering support role; experience in a hospitality or club setting is a plus
- Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- Familiarity with hand and power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, and general workplace safety standards
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions promptly
- Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with team members, club staff, and vendors
- Having a collaborative mindset with a willingness to support other departments and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and perform physical tasks
- Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including indoor, outdoor, and mechanical spaces
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as required
- High school diploma or GED required; vocational training or technical certification in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems preferred
07/14/2025
$60,000.00 to $69,999.00
- 401(k) contribution from the Club
- 10 annual paid Holidays
- Above standard sick and vacation leave
- Annual Recognition Gifts
- Annual Holiday Checks
- Annual Holiday Party
- Daily Hot and Fresh Meals
- Columbia Foundation programs for education development or financial hardship.
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