Head of Golf Equipment & Maintenance

BoardRoom magazine; Malakoff (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO 17 days

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Education & development

Golfing privileges

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Old Mine Club in Malakoff, Texas seeks an Equipment Manager to lead its equipment operation for a developing private golf operation, including a new 18-hole course and maintenance facility. You will build systems, manage a growing technician team, and shape maintenance standards from the ground up.

The role requires strong collaboration with the Superintendent, facilities team, and outside dealers, with a focus on reliability, safety, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of relevant equipment maintenance experience, preferably within golf course maintenance or a closely related environment.
• Strong knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical repair.
• Demonstrated diagnostic and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with reel and bedknife grinding, cutting-unit setup, and sharpening.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the equipment maintenance shop.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain golf course equipment, including mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, sprayers, aerifiers, and specialty equipment.
• Perform and oversee diesel, gasoline, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Oversee reel and bedknife grinding, cutting-unit setup, sharpening, and adjustments.
• Establish daily equipment inspection and readiness procedures.
• Maintain accurate equipment service records and repair histories.
• Manage parts inventory, ordering, receiving, and shop supplies.
• Supervise, train, and develop equipment technicians.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional shop environment.
• Work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to prioritize equipment needs and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Director on equipment, shop, and facility-related needs.
• Assist with equipment specifications, purchasing, delivery, setup, and commissioning.
• Develop equipment replacement recommendations based on condition, reliability, utilization, and lifecycle costs.
• Maintain strong relationships with equipment dealers, manufacturers, and service providers.
• Manage equipment maintenance expenditures within the approved budget.
• Stay current with new equipment, technology, and maintenance practices.
• Support future capital planning and long-term fleet strategy.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Diagnostics

Team leadership

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Welding

Maintenance tracking

Education

Technical education

Tools

Maintenance tracking systems

Equipment records software

Job description

Old Mine Club in Malakoff, Texas seeks an Equipment Manager to lead its equipment operation for a developing private golf operation, including a new 18-hole course and maintenance facility. You will build systems, manage a growing technician team, and shape maintenance standards from the ground up.

The role requires strong collaboration with the Superintendent, facilities team, and outside dealers, with a focus on reliability, safety, and budget adherence.