Head Equipment Manager

- Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment including, diesel-, electric- and gasoline-powered small engines, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work. Experience with reel mowers required.

- Communicates any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to the superintendent and/or the assistant superintendent.

- Routinely checks and inspects reel and rotary blade cutting units for sharpness, cut quality, and performs grinding and adjustments when necessary.

- Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.

- Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.

- Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.

- Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.

- Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.

- Oversee the shop area maintenance.

- Maintains a clean and accessible work area at all times

- Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repair.

- Working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and reel mowers

- Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.

- Ability to move heavy objects.

- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.

- Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.

- Proficiency in computer use, knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications as specified by supervisor.

- Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.

- Knowledge of and/or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.

- Possession of a valid driver's license.

- Ability to pass a background check.