Lead Equipment Technician - Golf Course

Construction Association of Michigan; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with employer match

Paid PTO

Job summary

Glenview Golf Course in Cincinnati, OH seeks a full-time Lead Equipment Technician to oversee maintenance, repairs, and sharpening of turf equipment across our portfolio. The role includes mentoring four other mechanics and coordinating travel to other properties as needed.

The technician is responsible for preventive maintenance, reel grinding, and ensuring pristine playing conditions through high-quality equipment performance. A company vehicle is provided for site travel when required.

Qualifications

• Experience with golf course maintenance equipment and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical defects on turf maintenance machinery.
• Familiarity with reel grinding, bedknife sharpening, and height-of-cut adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a preventive maintenance program for all equipment; order parts as needed.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects across golf course maintenance gear.
• Perform reel grinding and bedknife sharpening for consistent cutting quality.
• Grind and sharpen mowers; overhaul motors and reels; adjust braking systems.
• Conduct machining or welding for fittings used in repairs.
• Monitor expenses for parts, service, and fuel; keep accurate records.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of construction and maintenance equipment and tools.
• Diagnose mechanical troubles and schedule preventive maintenance work.
• Support daily course setup with Superintendents.
• Maintain a clean and safe maintenance area.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Grinding & sharpening

Tools

Mower tools

Machining

Welding

Job description

Glenview Golf Course, located in Cincinnati, OH, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Lead Equipment Technician - Golf Course! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation

$42.00 per hour

Summary

This position includes all the mechanics duties at Glenview Golf Course. The Lead Equipment Technician will also consult, lead, assist and mentor the four other mechanics at golf courses within our portfolio. A company vehicle will be provided at the site for travel, when travel to the other properties is necessary. The individual will be responsible for the daily maintenance, repair, and sharpening of a wide range of turf equipment. A strong emphasis is placed on reel maintenance and precision sharpening to ensure consistent, high-quality cuts across greens, tees, and fairways. Reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering pristine playing conditions through exceptional equipment performance are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a preventive maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies. Places orders for parts and supplies as needed for equipment or service.
• Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Performs reel grinding (both spin and relief grinding), bedknife sharpening, and mower adjustments for optimal height-of-cut and quality-of-cut standards.
• Performs mower grinding and sharpening, general overhaul of motors and reels, and installs and adjusts braking systems.
• Performs machining or welding work in making fittings used in the repair of maintenance equipment.
• Manages expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories, and related items.
• Ensures accurate records are kept of preventive maintenance, repairs made, and parts ordered.
• Maintains an up-to-date working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus. Maintains skills in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs.
• Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventive maintenance work.li>
• Works closely with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to support daily course setup.
• Organizes and maintains a clean and safe maintenance area.

Benefits & Other Compensation

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.