Equipment Manager, Quail Creek Country Club GCSAA

BoardRoom magazine; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quail Creek Country Club seeks an experienced Head Equipment Manager to lead the turf maintenance shop and oversee all mechanical operations for 36 holes. The role reports to the Director of Golf Course Operations and focuses on preventative maintenance, repairs, and capital planning to ensure championship-ready conditions for members and guests.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership at a comparable club, deep knowledge of turf equipment and engines, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Experience leading a mechanic team at a similar club.
• Proven leadership in a golf course maintenance operation.
• Strong knowledge of turf equipment, engines, hydraulics, and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preventive maintenance program for all course equipment and facilities.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel, electric, and gasoline-powered equipment.
• Train staff on operation, care, and cleaning of equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Proactive problem solving

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Equipment knowledge

Budget management

Communication skills

Tools

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Fabrication

Maintenance software

Job description

Quail Creek Country Club seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Head Equipment Manager for its 36-hole club. Reporting directly to the Director of Golf Course Operations, this role is integral to producing top-level playing conditions for our members and guests. The Equipment Manager oversees all aspects of turf maintenance equipment mechanical operations. This position will lead the shop to provide preventative planning, repairs, staff development, and capital planning.

Key Attributes

• Proactive problem solver
• Organized – Manages work and facilities with attention to detail
• Leader and developer of a mechanic team of 3
• Strong knowledge of turf equipment, engines, hydraulics, pumps, and fabrication
• Professional integrity – Represents Quail Creek with professionalism, discretion, respect, and the pursuit of excellence
• Proficient in equipment maintenance programs, planning, and a willingness to continue learning
• Strong budget and capital management
• Understanding of the importance of after-cut appearance
• Strong communication skills

Duties

• Lead the preventive maintenance program for all golf course and facility mechanical systems, including but not limited to:
  • Turf and utility equipment
  • Outfall pumping system
  • Generator systems
  • Robotic mowers
  • ESD wash pad
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel, electric, and gasoline-powered equipment
• Perform and oversee reel grinding and cutting unit setup to exacting standards
• Train and instruct staff on the operation, care, and cleaning of equipment
• Manage equipment records, budgeting, parts inventory, and repair documentation
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships
• Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant to prepare and process invoices
• Participate in continuing education and professional association development
• Implements environmentally responsible maintenance practices in compliance with federal and state regulations, including waste oil disposal, chemical storage, and stormwater management
• Experience supporting tournament-level conditions, including coordination with agronomy teams and external crews to maintain championship-ready standards
• Demonstrates ingenuity in fabrication, with the ability to engineer and modify parts or tools to optimize performance and efficiency
• Integrates equipment management strategies with overall course conditioning objectives through regular communication with the Superintendents and Director of Golf Courses & Grounds
• Proven experience as a leader at a similar club

About Quail Creek Country Club

Founded in 1981, Quail Creek Country Club is a full-service, private, member-owned country club. We are dedicated to consistently providing our members with unparalleled service and superior experiences. Quail Creek offers 36 holes of Championship golf designed by Arthur Hills. In addition to golf, we have nine tennis courts, six pickleball courts, three bocce courts, and 18,000 square feet of award-winning fitness and spa facilities. Throughout the 60,000+ square foot clubhouse, we offer world-class dining along with catering and events, to serve our exceptional Membership year-round.