Turf Equipment Technician Baltusrol Golf Club

Genesis Distribution; Springfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey is seeking a motivated Turf Equipment Technician to join our Grounds Department. You will work closely with the Equipment Manager to maintain and repair championship‑level golf course equipment, with hands‑on training and a clear path toward an Equipment Manager role.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, diagnostics across diesel, gasoline and electric engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, and reel/rotary mower care, with safety and professionalism

Qualifications

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on golf course equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel, gasoline, and electric-powered engines.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and hydrostatic systems.
• Sharpen, set up, and adjust reel and rotary mowers.
• Must have a high level of mechanical aptitude and minimum 3 years of mechanical experience.
• Experience with diesel, gasoline, and electric-powered equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnose & repair engines

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Preventative maintenance

Job description

Baltusrol Golf Club is seeking a motivated and passionate Turf Equipment Technician to join our Grounds Department. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mechanically inclined individual who wants to build a long-term career in the golf course industry. Working directly alongside our Equipment Manager, who brings more than 35 years of industry experience, you will receive hands‑on training and mentorship while maintaining and repairing championship‑level golf course equipment. This position is designed for someone eager to develop into a highly skilled golf course technician, with a clear path toward advancing into an Equipment Manager role. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy diagnosing and repairing equipment, and are looking for a career where you can continue learning and growing, we encourage you to apply and become part of one of the country’s premier golf clubs. In the coming years, Baltusrol will host some of golf’s most prestigious championships, including the 2029 PGA Championship, the 2033 U.S. Mid‑Amateur Championship, the 2039 U.S. Amateur Championship, and the 2046 U.S. Open. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in preparing and maintaining equipment that supports championship‑caliber playing conditions on one of the game’s most storied stages.

Essential Functions/Qualifications:

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on golf course equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel, gasoline, and electric‑powered engines.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and hydrostatic systems.
• Service equipment, including fluid changes, adjustments, and repairs.
• Sharpen, set up, and adjust reel and rotary mowers.
• Perform welding and light fabrication as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop.
• Must have a high level of mechanical aptitude
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical experience.
• Experience with diesel, gasoline, and electric‑powered equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Golf course equipment experience is a plus.

Physical and Environment Demands:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Safely operate golf course maintenance equipment and company vehicles.
• Exposure to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids, solvents, and maintenance products.
• Use PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety‑toe footwear.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

About Baltusrol Golf Club

Baltusrol Golf Club, synonymous with championship golf, sits at the base of Baltusrol Mountain in northern New Jersey, only a stone’s throw from New York City. With a rich heritage that dates back to 1895, Baltusrol remains true to our founder, Louis Keller’s vision to create a world class golf club befitting America’s leading city. Baltusrol’s two championship courses, the Lower and Upper, have played distinguished roles on the national golf stage since their creation by architect A.W. Tillinghast. The Club has hosted 18 major championships in its 130‑year history, including seven U.S. Opens, two U.S. Women’s Opens, two PGA Championships, and the 2023 Women’s PGA Championship. In 2014, Baltusrol was designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of its importance to Tillinghast’s career as a course designer.