Golf Course Turf Equipment Manager
About The Position
Northwood Club, a private golf club in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an experienced Turf Equipment Manager to lead its golf course equipment maintenance operation. This role is an integral member of the agronomy leadership team and is responsible for the reliability, safety, and performance of the golf course maintenance equipment fleet. The manager reports to the Director of Agronomy and works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to establish maintenance priorities, manage preventative maintenance, oversee equipment-related expenditures, and ensure equipment is ready for daily operations. The successful candidate will support the club’s commitment to excellent playing conditions through proactive, precise equipment maintenance. The role includes fleet repairs and servicing, cutting-quality work, records and inventory management, cost control, staff training, facility safety, and support for tournaments and seasonal demands. The manager will communicate equipment availability, repair priorities, fleet condition, and long-term needs to agronomy leadership.
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.
- Familiarity with major turf equipment manufacturers, including Toro, John Deere, and other industry-leading brands.
- Strong organizational skills and 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 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.
- 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 ensure equipment availability for daily maintenance, tournaments, and peak seasonal demand.
- Monitor equipment condition, downtime, maintenance compliance, and recurring repair issues, and 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, purchasing, and relationships with equipment manufacturers, dealers, and service providers while controlling costs.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient 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 maintenance team members in equipment operation, daily inspections, basic troubleshooting, and equipment care.
- Collaborate with agronomy leadership to identify equipment needs, prioritize repairs, communicate anticipated downtime, and support daily operations, tournaments, and special events.
- Promote safety, accountability, professionalism, equipment care, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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