Head Equipment Technician

EQUIPMENT MANAGER:

Equipment Manager will oversee and facilitate a thorough preventive maintenance program for the golf courses, all clubhouse and academy grounds and utility vehicles used is all departments of the club. This program includes diagnostic and needed repairs of all equipment used throughout the club. Must be proficient with use of computer to facilitate ordering and record keeping. Must be capable to search the internet for competitive pricing and securing of needed replacement parts and supplies. Applicant must be capable of working with equipment provider personnel in correct diagnostics of equipment issues. Applicant must be willing to learn equipment functions as technology evolves. Applicant will be required to use Task Tracker in record keeping and managing equipment use.  Applicant will be required to be punctual with preventative maintenance schedules on all units. Applicant will be responsible for training and managing assistant technician.

The Equipment Manager (EM) must be focused on daily cut quality of all reel mowers and rotary mowers. EM must be willing and able to grind reels and bed knives as needed throughout the growing season. Rotary blades must be sharp every time units leave the shop.

The EM will report to the Director of Agronomy. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examines, identifies and make necessary repairs to mechanical failures on all maintenance equipment and operations equipment utilized throughout the club. This includes diesel, gas, electric units. It also includes handheld units as well as all specialty equipment used in turf management program.

EM must be able and willing to train assistant technicians. Focus is on cut quality for light and heavy-duty mowing equipment.

EM will be involved in new hire understanding/training to enhance ability as equipment operators.

Daily inspection and adjustments must be made to units used each day. This is most imperative.

Must perform routine preventive maintenance services per manufacturer's recommendations.

Communicate any needs and/or issues relating to the maintenance, repair and use of equipment to Director of Agronomy, and/or Superintendents.

Schedule and assign duties daily to assistant technician.

Must maintain organized and clean work area. Must comply with OSHA safety standards and practices.

Must maintain accurate records of repairs, preventative maintenance, and parts inventory.

Must assist in maintenance and repairs of maintenance facility.

Must be willing to evolve with new equipment technology. Continued education will be provided and encouraged by management.

EQUIPMENT:

Most current equipment is John Deere. New equipment scheduled for 2024 is currently expected to be Toro. SOP is to own specialty units and lease mainly cutting units and high use units such as turbine blowers.

Frontier RG5500 automatic reel grinder with relief capabilities

Frontier BG1500 bedknife grinder