Turf Equipment Maintenance Lead - Golf Course

Genesis Distribution; Naples (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Ins.

401K with employer match

Golfing privileges

Flexible Paid Time Off including HOLID

Job summary

Genesis Distribution seeks an Equipment Manager to support the Golf Course Maintenance facility. The role oversees daily operations, identifies mechanical issues, and ensures proper maintenance of all golf course equipment.

Collaboration with Superintendents and training of turf technicians are essential. The position requires expertise in reel/bed knife grinding, Foley grinders, and cutting units from Toro and John Deere, plus the ability to diagnose equipment issues and manage related budgets.

Qualifications

• Advanced reel and bed knife grinding knowledge; Foley grinders experience.
• Experience with Toro and John Deere cutting units.
• Ability to diagnose turf equipment issues and oversee related budgets with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve mechanical issues on all maintenance equipment.
• Ensure reel and rotary units are cutting properly and at the correct height.
• Assist in training turf technicians on equipment usage and maintenance.
• Schedule, conduct, and record preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment.
• Communicate with Superintendents about equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Manage, coordinate, and develop the Assistant Mechanic.
• Comply with OSHA safety standards and practices.

Skills

Reel and bed knife grinding

Foley grinders

Toro cutting units

John Deere cutting units

Diagnostics of turf equipment

Basic computer skills

Job description

Genesis Distribution seeks an Equipment Manager to support the Golf Course Maintenance facility. The role oversees daily operations, identifies mechanical issues, and ensures proper maintenance of all golf course equipment.

Collaboration with Superintendents and training of turf technicians are essential. The position requires expertise in reel/bed knife grinding, Foley grinders, and cutting units from Toro and John Deere, plus the ability to diagnose equipment issues and manage related budgets.