Equipment Mechanic

Crane Watch Club is under new management/ownership. Crane Watch is situated amongst an area of 520 acres within the Evergreen community in Northeastern Martin County. Designed by Charlie Martin and originally established in 1978. Crane Watch’s classic yet challenging layout has proven to suit the casual round of golf as well as those players looking to be more competitive. The Club includes an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course with mature oaks, pine trees, many lakes and ponds, and features eight different sets of tees. Starting in 2020 ASGCA member, golf course architect James Cervone, re-designed several green and tee complexes, including completely remodeling the driving range and adding anew short game area. With distances ranging from more than 7,100 from the Pro tees, 6100 from the Middle tees and 4,700 from the Forward/Ladies tees, the layout is fit to accommodate players of all skill levels. Crane Watch is managed by Pinnacle Golf Properties, a premier multi-course golf management firm known for delivering exceptional operational performance, cutting-edge technology integration, and unrivaled guest service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Pinnacle partners with private, semi-private, resort, and daily-fee facilities across multiple states, providing hands-on management tailored to each club’s unique needs. Pinnacle’s reputation for operational efficiency, agronomic excellence, and strongfinancial stewardship has made it a trusted partner for owners seeking measurable results and long-termstability. The company’s leadership in golf-specific technology—including the adoption of PitchCRM and CourseRev.ai—reflects its forward-thinking approach to revenue optimization, member engagement, and service enhancement. (Pinnacle COO Del Ratcliffe is the founder of PitchCRM, and both Ratcliffe and David Taylor are principals in PitchCRM and CourseRev.ai.) With a culture built on integrity, innovation, course conditioning, and exceptional guest experiences, Pinnacle Golf Properties continues to expand its footprint while helping every client “elevate the game” at their facility. Crane Watch is owned by The Walden Golf Group Walden Golf Group; one of the fastest-growing golf course ownership groups in the United States, known for acquiring and revitalizing high-potential golf properties across the country. Led by principal Steven Schorr, Walden Golf Group focuses on strategic investment, capital improvement, and operational excellence to elevate each club’s performance and guest experience. Through thoughtful stewardship and a commitment to long-term value creation, Walden Golf Group has rapidly expanded its portfolio in key markets including Florida, Arizona, the Carolinas, Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia. The company’s collaborative approach with select management partners—such as Pinnacle Golf Properties—ensures that each facility benefits from industry-leading expertise, modern operating practices, and a guest-first philosophy. Walden Golf Group remains dedicated to growing the game by strengthening the communities it serves and delivering memorable experiences for golfers at every level.

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Develop and oversee a comprehensive maintenance program, including the repair and maintenance of all equipment. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining parts inventory. Maintain detailed information with record keeping of all dates, types and costs of all equipment maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in automobiles, trucks, sweepers, rollers, mowers and other mechanical equipment used in utility work. 2. Disassembles motors and perform general overhauling, grinds valves, repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems and high-pressure pumps and valves. 3. Installs and adjusts brakes, installs batteries, tires, wiring and glass. 4. May do some machining or welding work to make fittings used in automotive equipment. 5. Occasionally make emergency repairs out of the shop. 6. Maintains preventative maintenance program on all equipment within budgeted parameters. 7. Maintains complete set of records for: equipment and parts inventory, purchases of parts, equipment conditions, cost of repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment. 8. Spot checks equipment for performance in the field. 9. Services or supervises servicing equipment prior to operation’s use and is responsible for shop area maintenance. 10. Regulates employee’s use of equipment in absence of Director of Agronomy/Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, if needed. 11. Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.