Equipment Manager

Fort Collins Country Club is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and detail-oriented equipment manager/lead mechanic to join our turf care team. This is a leadership position of integral importance to the overall success of the operation. The equipment manager reports directly to the golf course superintendent and closely collaborates with the assistant superintendents to ensure the golf course is maintained to high-quality standards.

Key responsibilities & attributes:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program across a diverse equipment fleet
• Inspect, diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, etc. of all equipment associated with golf course maintenance
• Maintain high quality, precision cutting units with regular grinding and adjustment schedules to ensure sharp units are consistently deployed
• Perform daily field checks of quality of cut and equipment performance
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership team & staff; assist in training employees in safe operation and care of equipment
• Positive attitude with a professional approach
• Ability to think quickly, maintain composure, and prioritize needs in a fast-paced working environment
• Order parts, supplies, fuel, etc and keep an organized inventory to ensure timely repairs of equipment
• Keep detailed service and repair records
• Take pride in running a clean, safe and organized shop
• Skilled in use of wide range of repair tools and equipment including welding and fabrication
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the job
• Active learner with desire to advance skillset especially as it relates to mower and cutting unit set-up and calibration

Situated an hour north of Denver, Fort Collins, CO is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the US. Home to Colorado State University, Fort Collins is a vibrant, mid-sized city known for its love of outdoor adventure and its lively music, restaurant and craft brewery scene.

Fort Collins Country Club is a private club founded in 1959 with an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Henry Hughes. It features a parkland style golf course, situated between two reservoirs with great views of the nearby foothills and mountains. An annual host of Colorado State University’s Ram Masters Invitational, the course also routinely hosts a US Amateur qualifier and is a Drive, Chip & Putt qualifying site. Fort Collins CC prides itself on its family-friendly atmosphere and well-conditioned golf course.