Equipment Manager - Golf Course Ops & Relocation Support

BoardRoom magazine; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Orangeburg Country Club in Orangeburg, SC, seeks an Equipment Manager to lead maintenance and inventory for turf equipment, vehicles, and parts, ensuring a safe, organized shop and adherence to schedules. You will train staff, lead preventive maintenance with MyTurf, track costs, and advise the Golf Course Superintendent on major needs, coordinating with the grounds team onsite.

This hands-on role offers competitive hourly pay and relocation assistance, with growth opportunities within the

Qualifications

• Experience in the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of turf equipment.
• Experience in cutting unit setup, ideally with Foley reel and bedknife grinders.
• Ability to read and follow manuals, understand preventive maintenance requirements and schedules, and repair equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use various trade tools and follow their safety guidelines.
• Familiarity with managing a budget.
• Ability to utilize computer software systems such as a purchase order system, Excel, Word, and PM Software.
• Trade school, formal education, or certifications in mechanical, electrical, or related programs, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and support the equipment preventive maintenance program using MyTurf software.
• Inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair all equipment in the fleet, including parts fabrication.
• Educate and train grounds staff on the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Grind and sharpen cutting units to maintain optimal performance.
• Purchase parts, supplies, and materials as needed, and maintain a stocked, orderly parts inventory.
• Practice and ensure all health, safety, and environmental regulations are known, understood, and practiced, including proper storage or disposal of hazardous materials, including fuel, grease, and solvents.
• Advise the Golf Course Superintendent on major equipment failures and replacement needs.
• Establish and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly repair and maintenance schedules based on equipment requirements and the course maintenance schedule.
• Establish and maintain accurate records for equipment, liquids, parts, equipment condition, repairs, repair costs, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop.
• Perform daily course checks to ensure cut quality and proper equipment operation.
• Prepare, recommend, and manage the equipment budget by monitoring costs and expenditures, identifying variances, and recommending and implementing corrective action as needed.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Diagnostics

Repair

Budget management

Computer skills

Tools

MyTurf software

Excel

Purchase order system

PM Software

Job description

Orangeburg Country Club in Orangeburg, SC, seeks an Equipment Manager to lead maintenance and inventory for turf equipment, vehicles, and parts, ensuring a safe, organized shop and adherence to schedules. You will train staff, lead preventive maintenance with MyTurf, track costs, and advise the Golf Course Superintendent on major needs, coordinating with the grounds team onsite.

This hands-on role offers competitive hourly pay and relocation assistance, with growth opportunities within the