Turf Equipment Lead for Premier Golf Course

Northwood Club; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Club in Dallas, TX is seeking a Turf Equipment Manager to lead our golf course equipment maintenance operation. You will be responsible for maintaining mowers, tractors, sprayers, and specialized turf equipment, ensuring reliability and safety across the fleet.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, manage downtime and costs, train staff, and collaborate with agronomy leadership on equipment needs and capital planning.

Qualifications

• Technical education, vocational training, or certification in equipment technology or related field.
• Experience with computerized equipment maintenance, work-order, or inventory tracking systems.
• Experience managing equipment budgets and capital replacement planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of golf course equipment fleet including mowers, tractors, sprayers, and specialized turf equipment.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive preventive maintenance program based on manufacturer guidance, hours, usage and seasonal demand.
• Prioritize repairs and preventive service to minimize downtime and ensure equipment is available for daily operations, tournaments, and peak season.
• Monitor equipment condition, downtime, maintenance compliance, and repair history; suggest improvements to increase reliability.
• Maintain high cutting-quality standards through reel and bedknife upkeep and precise cutting-unit setups.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and engine-related issues using appropriate tools and resources.
• Maintain accurate work orders, service records, hours, maintenance schedules, and repair histories.
• Manage parts inventory, purchasing, and relationships with manufacturers and service providers; control costs.
• Keep a clean, safe, organized maintenance facility and enforce proper repair procedures.
• Support annual budgeting and long-term capital replacement planning for equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment maintenance

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Team training

Safety culture

Education

Equipment technology training

Tools

CMMS software

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Northwood Club in Dallas, TX is seeking a Turf Equipment Manager to lead our golf course equipment maintenance operation. You will be responsible for maintaining mowers, tractors, sprayers, and specialized turf equipment, ensuring reliability and safety across the fleet.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, manage downtime and costs, train staff, and collaborate with agronomy leadership on equipment needs and capital planning.