Equipment Manager Needed

The Legacy by Arthur Hills

Course Overview

The Legacy by Arthur Hills is a uniquely challenging daily fee-course spread across 200 rolling acres, dotted with five lakes, including an island green. We maintain 18 championship holes including a driving range and short game practice facility. The Equipment Manger is responsible for maintaining a fleet of Toro equipment, 90 Club Car Tempo gas player carts, 2 beverage carts, range picker, tractors, and other equipment. This position is ideal for someone committed to improving operational effectiveness and raising the baseline level of performance.

Success traits of individual:

• Don’t complain, bring solutions
• Show up on time and bring an approachable, positive attitude
• The ideal candidate should have a caring and friendly demeanor
• Self-aware
• Organized and clean
• Self-disciplined and coachable
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Utilize the “1% better every day” mentality
• Self-driven and performs well in an environment where taking initiative and proactivity is encouraged
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Takes pride in their work with a high level of attention to detail
• Can adapt quickly in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Willing to take on new challenges and open to learning skills that may fall outside the normal turf grass spectrum
• Participate in continuing education and professional association development
• Motivated to reorganize and reshape the maintenance facility
• An understanding of the game of golf is preferred, but not necessary
• Desire to work towards becoming a GCSAA Certified Turf Equipment Manager

Key responsibilities, skills, aptitude, and knowledge:

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including: diesel-, electric- and gasoline-powered equipment, trenchers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work
• Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment
• 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
• Able to operate a computer to organize record-keeping and find parts/vendors/etc
• 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
• Oversees the shop area maintenance
• Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent
• Recommends equipment purchases and leases
• Evaluates and modernizes the existing preventive maintenance program
• Assess the shop infrastructure and collaborate on long-term upgrade plans
• Weekends and Holidays may be required based on golf course schedule, equipment issues, superintendent’s discretion

Education and Experiences

• High school diploma preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Golf course equipment experience preferred. Candidates without it will be considered if they have strong small engine repair skills, mechanical ability, and a willingness to learn.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Able to bend, crouch, stretch, push, pull and move as needed
• Must be able to visually inspect machinery, materials, and course quality
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000+DOE
• Continuing education opportunities available
• Phone reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Meals provided during season
• Golf privileges
• Health insurance
• Paid PTO

Please reach out with questions. I don't want anyone to be blindsided or unclear of the operation and expectations.

Contact Info

Mike Mausolf, Golf Course Superintendent

Send resume to:  Legacygcturf@gmail.com