Equipment Manager

EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Black Creek Club – Chattanooga, Tennessee Compensation: $65,000 annually or equivalent hourly rate Position:Full-Time Reports To: Golf Course Superintendent

Position Summary Black Creek Club is seeking a skilled and dependable Equipment Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of our golf course equipment fleet. This position plays an important role in providing exceptional playing conditions by ensuring our equipment is safe, reliable, properly maintained, and ready for daily operation. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, understands the importance of preventive maintenance and precision cutting-unit setup, and maintains a clean, organized, and professional shop.

What We Offer ●$65,000 annual salary or equivalent hourly rate ●Health insurance ●401(k) ●Paid time off (PTO) ●Uniforms ● Golf privileges ●Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Primary Responsibilities ● Maintain, diagnose, service, and repair golf course maintenance equipment, utility vehicles, tractors, sprayers, mowers, and small engines. ●Develop and perform preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. ●Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other mechanical components. ●Perform reel and bedknife grinding, cutting-unit setup, height-of-cut adjustments, and precision mower maintenance. ● Maintain accurate equipment service and repair records. ● Order and maintain an appropriate inventory of parts, lubricants, filters, and shop supplies. ●Coordinate warranty work and outside repairs with manufacturers, dealers, and vendors. ● Maintain a clean, safe, and organized equipment maintenance facility. ●Train staff in the proper operation, inspection, cleaning, and care of equipment. ●Communicate equipment needs, repair priorities, and anticipated downtime with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents. ●Assist with equipment budgeting, replacement planning, welding, fabrication, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications ●Experience maintaining and repairing golf course, sports turf, landscaping, agricultural, or similar equipment preferred. ●Strong working knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems. ●Experience with reel and bedknife grinding and cutting-unit setup strongly preferred. ●Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical problems independently. ● Welding and fabrication experience preferred. ●Strong organizational and communication skills. ●Ability to take ownership of the equipment maintenance operation and prioritize work effectively. ●Valid driver’s license. ●Technical education, manufacturer training, CTEM designation, and/or EMCP certification are valued but not required.

The Right Candidate We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, values teamwork, and understands the important role equipment management plays in golf course conditioning. The Equipment Manager will be an integral part of our Agronomy team and will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to maintain the equipment standards necessary to provide an exceptional golf experience for Black Creek Club’s membership.