Equipment Manager

Troon • North Port, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellen Park Golf and Country Club in Venice, Florida, is hiring a full-time Equipment Manager. The role supports golf course construction and daily maintenance by operating a range of heavy equipment and turf-care machinery. The Equipment Manager also helps with irrigation and drainage installation, monitors equipment condition, and oversees other maintenance associates during equipment-related work. The position requires safe equipment operation, reliable attendance, and work in outdoor and sometimes demanding environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and speak English may be required to perform job duties, such as communicating with English-speaking customers or coworkers and using equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment used in daily course maintenance, including tractors, fairway and rough mowers, aerifiers, boom sprayers, spreaders, skid-loaders, trenchers, backhoes, sod cutters, spray rigs, and loaders.
• Mow greens, tees, aprons, approach areas, fairways, and rough areas, and operate other equipment as directed.
• Assist with fertilization of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and related areas.
• Check gasoline or diesel, oil, and other equipment fluid levels daily.
• Immediately report equipment problems and failures to the mechanic.
• Install irrigation and drainage systems as directed, following installation principles and procedures.
• Use and understand a transit, level, or other device to construct proper grades or layouts.
• Remove dirt, debris, materials, and refuse using loaders.
• Return equipment to its designated maintenance-facility location, properly cleaned and serviced, as directed by the mechanic or Assistant Superintendent.
• Oversee other maintenance associates while they operate equipment, ensuring their safety and proper equipment operation.
• Operate equipment safely and remain aware of other associates in the work area.
• Incorporate safe work practices into job performance.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility criteria.
• 401(k) with employer match for associates age 19 and older, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility criteria.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED