Head Golf Course Equipment Mechanic
About The Position
The Head Golf Course Equipment Mechanic oversees all equipment maintenance, repair, and operational readiness for the Agronomy Department. This role is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) program, maintaining cutting units to factory specifications, and ensuring equipment consistently delivers high-quality performance. The Head Equipment Mechanic diagnoses and prioritizes repairs in coordination with the Golf Course Superintendent, manages maintenance budgets responsibly, and determines when replacement is more cost-effective than repair. Additionally, this role maintains appropriate inventory levels for essential parts, trains staff in proper equipment use, cleaning, and safety procedures, and supports agronomy operations as needed, including occasional weekend work. Strong daily communication with the Superintendent ensures alignment with course conditioning goals and operational priorities.
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of internal combustion engines, diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, and mowing equipment.
- Understanding of reel grinding, bedknife setup, reel geometry, and quality-of-cut standards.
- Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems accurately and efficiently.
- Strong welding and fabrication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and preventive maintenance/record-keeping systems.
- Understanding of golf course operations and agronomic fundamentals.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the maintenance, repair and safe operation of all golf course maintenance equipment.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
- Maintain cutting units to factory specifications.
- Ensure equipment consistently delivers high-quality performance.
- Diagnose and prioritize repairs in coordination with the Golf Course Superintendent.
- Manage maintenance budgets responsibly.
- Determine when replacement is more cost-effective than repair.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for essential parts.
- Train staff in proper equipment use, cleaning, and safety procedures.
- Support agronomy operations as needed, including occasional weekend work.
- Communicate daily with the Superintendent to ensure alignment with course conditioning goals and operational priorities.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Salary starting at $65,000 annually and up, DOE
- Annual holiday bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (after 90 days)
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Floating Holiday
- All costs associated with continuing education, including conferences and trade shows with approval from management
- Uniforms provided
- Free staff meal during work hours Tuesday through Friday
- Golf privileges
- Pro Shop discounts
- PGA Tournament volunteering opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
