Golf Cource Turf Equipment Manager

Northwood Club•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwood Club is seeking a motivated, organized, and experienced Turf Equipment Manager to lead its golf course equipment maintenance operation in Dallas, Texas. This role is an integral member of the agronomy leadership team and is responsible for the reliability, safety, and performance of the club’s golf course maintenance equipment fleet. The manager works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to set maintenance priorities, manage preventative maintenance programs, oversee equipment-related expenditures, and ensure equipment is ready for daily course operations. The position reports to the Director of Agronomy. The successful candidate will help maintain championship-level playing conditions by taking a proactive approach to equipment maintenance, communicating equipment availability and repair priorities, and planning for fleet condition and long-term needs. The position supports daily maintenance operations, tournaments, and special events, while promoting safety, accountability, professionalism, equipment care, and continuous improvement within a collaborative agronomy team.

Requirements

Technical education, vocational training, or certification in equipment technology, diesel mechanics, small-engine repair, or a related field.
Experience with computerized equipment maintenance, work-order, or inventory tracking systems.
Experience managing equipment budgets, tracking repair and parts costs, and supporting capital replacement planning.
Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing turf equipment in a golf course, sports turf, or comparable equipment maintenance environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and turf equipment.
Experience with reel and bedknife grinding, mower setup, precision cutting-unit adjustments, and verification of cutting quality.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and monitor parts and repair costs.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, solve problems, and communicate effectively with the golf course maintenance team and agronomy leadership.
Commitment to workplace safety, proper repair procedures, and maintaining a professional equipment maintenance facility.

Nice To Haves

Private club or high-quality golf course experience.
Familiarity with major turf equipment manufacturers, including Toro, John Deere, and other industry-leading brands.
GCSAA Equipment Management Certificate or other relevant industry-recognized credentials.

Responsibilities

Manage maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and readiness of the golf course equipment fleet, including mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, sprayers, and specialized turf maintenance equipment.
Develop and execute a preventative maintenance program based on manufacturer recommendations, equipment hours, usage, and seasonal demands.
Prioritize repairs and preventative service to minimize downtime and keep equipment available for daily maintenance, tournaments, and peak seasonal demand.
Monitor equipment condition, downtime, maintenance compliance, and recurring repair issues; recommend improvements to reliability and efficiency.
Maintain cutting quality through reel and bedknife grinding, reel-to-bedknife adjustments, cutting-unit setup, and height-of-cut calibration.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and engine-related equipment issues using appropriate tools, service resources, and diagnostic technology.
Maintain work orders, equipment service and operating-hour records, maintenance schedules, and repair histories.
Manage parts inventory and purchasing, and maintain relationships with equipment manufacturers, dealers, and service providers while controlling costs.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient equipment maintenance facility; follow safe repair procedures and maintain tools and equipment.
Assist with equipment evaluations, repair-versus-replacement decisions, annual budgeting, and long-term capital replacement planning.
Train golf course maintenance team members in equipment operation, daily inspections, basic troubleshooting, and equipment care.
Collaborate with agronomy leadership on equipment needs, repair priorities, anticipated downtime, and support for operations, tournaments, and special events.
Promote safety, accountability, professionalism, equipment care, and continuous improvement.