Equipment Manager

Quail Creek Country Club seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Head Equipment Manager for its 36-hole club.  Reporting directly to the Director of Golf Course Operations, this role is integral to producing top-level playing conditions for our members and guests. The Equipment Manager oversees all aspects of turf maintenance equipment mechanical operations. This position will lead the shop to provide preventative planning, repairs, staff development, and capital planning.

Key Attributes

- Proactive problem solver

- Organized – Manages work and facilities with attention to detail

- Leader and developer of a mechanic team of 3

- Strong knowledge of turf equipment, engines, hydraulics, pumps, and fabrication

- Professional integrity - Represents Quail Creek with professionalism, discretion, respect, and the pursuit of excellence

- Proficient in equipment maintenance programs, planning, and a willingness to continue learning

- Strong budget and capital management

- Understanding of the importance of after-cut appearance

- Strong communication skills

Duties

- Lead the preventive maintenance program for all golf course and facility mechanical systems, including but not limited to:

- Turf and utility equipment

- Outfall pumping system

- Generator systems

- Robotic mowers

- ESD wash pad

- Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel, electric, and gasoline-powered equipment

- Perform and oversee reel grinding and cutting unit setup to exacting standards

- Train and instruct staff on the operation, care, and cleaning of equipment

- Manage equipment records, budgeting, parts inventory, and repair documentation

- Manage vendor and contractor relationships

- Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant to prepare and process invoices

- Participate in continuing education and professional association development

- Implements environmentally responsible maintenance practices in compliance with federal and state regulations, including waste oil disposal, chemical storage, and stormwater management

- Experience supporting tournament-level conditions, including coordination with agronomy teams and external crews to maintain championship-ready standards

- Demonstrates ingenuity in fabrication, with the ability to engineer and modify parts or tools to optimize performance and efficiency

- Integrates equipment management strategies with overall course conditioning objectives through regular communication with the Superintendents and Director of Golf Courses & Grounds

- Proven experience as a leader at a similar club