Golf Course Equipment Lead: Preventive Maintenance & Safety

NOGCSA; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Continuing education expenses

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Lake Forest Country Club in Hudson, Ohio seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of our golf course equipment fleet, ensuring dependable gear, safe operations, and quality playing conditions.

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, you will lead a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, manage repair priorities and parts inventory, and maintain a clean, organized shop. Experience with engines and field repairs is valued.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment, internal combustion engines, and mowing equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Proficiency with equipment repair tools and a variety of mechanical repair procedures.
• Knowledge of shop hazards and safe maintenance practices.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage competing maintenance priorities.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including moving heavy objects and repairing equipment in varying weather conditions.
• Understanding or willingness to learn how equipment performance affects golf course playing conditions; familiarity with the game of golf is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel-, gasoline-, and electric-powered equipment, including mowers, utility vehicles, trucks, rollers, trenchers, sweepers, and other golf course maintenance equipment.
• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program within the established budget.
• Prioritize repairs and communicate equipment needs, problems, and service schedules to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
• Order repair parts and supplies and maintain an organized parts inventory.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment condition, service history, parts, labor, and repair costs.
• Check equipment performance on the golf course and respond to equipment breakdowns, including making repairs in the field.
• Service equipment, or supervise service, before use.
• Train maintenance staff in safe equipment operation, proper cleaning, and routine preventive maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, orderly shop and maintenance building, with safety as a top priority.

Skills

Maintenance equipment knowledge

Diagnostics and repair

Repair tools proficiency

Shop safety awareness

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Golf course awareness

Tools

Equipment repair tools

Job description

Lake Forest Country Club in Hudson, Ohio seeks an Equipment Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of our golf course equipment fleet, ensuring dependable gear, safe operations, and quality playing conditions.

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, you will lead a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, manage repair priorities and parts inventory, and maintain a clean, organized shop. Experience with engines and field repairs is valued.