Equipment Manager

- Manage the maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overall readiness of the golf course equipment fleet, including mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, sprayers, and specialized turf maintenance equipment.

- Develop and consistently execute a comprehensive preventative maintenance program based on manufacturer recommendations, equipment hours, usage, and seasonal demands to maximize reliability, performance, and longevity.

- Prioritize repairs and preventative service to minimize unexpected downtime and keep equipment available when needed for daily maintenance, tournaments, and peak seasonal demand.

- Monitor equipment condition, downtime, maintenance compliance, and recurring repair issues; recommend practical improvements to increase reliability and efficiency.

- Maintain high cutting-quality standards through precision reel and bedknife grinding, reel-to-bedknife adjustments, cutting-unit setup, and height-of-cut calibration.

- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and engine-related equipment issues using appropriate tools, service resources, and diagnostic technology.

- Establish and maintain accurate work orders, equipment service records, operating-hour records, maintenance schedules, and repair histories.

- Manage parts inventory, purchasing, and relationships with equipment manufacturers, dealers, and service providers while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and controlling costs.

- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient equipment maintenance facility; follow safe repair procedures and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.

- Assist with equipment evaluations, repair-versus-replacement decisions, annual budgeting, and long-term capital equipment replacement planning.

- Train golf course maintenance team members on proper equipment operation, daily inspections, basic troubleshooting, and equipment care to reduce operator-related damage and extend equipment life.

- Collaborate with the agronomy leadership to identify equipment needs, prioritize repairs, communicate anticipated downtime, and support daily maintenance operations, tournaments, and special events.

- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, equipment care, and continuous improvement.