Equipment / Shop Manager, Indian Bayou Golf Club

Golf Course Equipment / Shop Manager

Oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair program for our entire fleet of golf course turf maintenance assets.

Reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent, the person in this vital position ensures all machinery—valued at over $1.3M is safe and properly maintained.

The ideal candidate is highly skilled in equipment repair and maintenance and is someone who treats shop management as a professional discipline and takes pride in a clean, organized, and high-performing workplace.

Key Responsibilities &

Duties Equipment Maintenance & Calibration Reel & Cutting Unit Technology: Grind, sharpen, and precision-adjust reel mowers and bedknives daily to ensure pristine turf quality.Diagnostics &Repair: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues across a diverse fleet, including diesel/gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, and advanced electrical setups.Preventive Maintenance: Implement, track, and execute a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for all mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, sprayers, and small handheld power tools. Shop Management Inventory & Purchasing: Oversee the procurement of parts, lubricants, and supplies while maintaining a highly organized and cost-controlled parts inventory.Record Keeping: Maintain detailed service records, tracking work orders, parts inventory and maintenance schedules for every piece of equipment.Facility Oversight: Implement Total Shop Management, keeping the maintenance facility, chemical storage, fuel stations, and equipment wash areas clean, safe, and compliant with state and federal safety and environmental regulations. Team Leadership & Safety Staff Training: Work with the superintendent and department supervisors to educate the grounds crew on the proper, safe operation of machinery and basic daily equipment checks (e.g., checking oil and coolant levels before leaving the shop).Supervision: Direct the work assignments of the assistant equipment technician.Field Collaboration: Work side-by-side with agronomic leadership to prioritize daily equipment needs and occasionally assist with course setup or field operations during peak on-course activity.Equipment R&M Experience: Minimum 3-5 years as an equipment mechanic, preferably within a golf course or sports turf maintenance facility.Specialized Knowledge: Proven proficiency in grinding reels, troubleshooting heavy hydraulics, and electrical troubleshooting.Welding: Proficient in metal fabrication and welding techniques (highly preferred).Tools: Ownership of a basic set of mechanical tools required to perform standard daily repairs.Must have basic computer skills. Physical Requirements & General Traits Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and spend extended periods standing, bending, and working in various weather environments.Ability to work flexible, early morning shifts (often starting between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM), including weekend tournament rotations.Detail-oriented, highly organized mindset with excellent time-management skills. Possession of a valid driver’s license Education / Certifications Certificates from recognized trade schools, organizations or industry manufacturers in areas of applicable skills are highly preferred. About Indian Bayou Golf Club Indian Bayou Golf Club Destin,FL Opened 1977 Architect: Earl Stone Renovated 2001 – Earl Stone Number of Holes: 18 w/ practice facilities Semiprivate TifEagle greens 419, Celebration fwys and rough. 419, Zeon and Stadium tees