Assistant Equipment Technician

Job Title: Assistant Equipment Manager

Reports to: Equipment Manager

FLSA Category: Salary/Exempt Position

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 Annual Salary, Commensurate with Experience

Incentive: Up to 10% of base salary

Relocation: Relocation Assistance Available

Location: Old Memorial Golf Club

13600 National Golf Drive

Tampa, Florida 33636



Old Memorial Golf Club is where members and guests can enjoy an undisturbed sanctuary of golf, friendly competition, and friendship. The Club was the making of the founders of Outback Steakhouse and opened in 1997 for play. Designed and built by the architect Steve Smyers, the course provides a traditional and strategic style of play and is consistently ranked among the top 100 golf courses in Florida by Golf Digest and Golfweek. Some relative information:

• 500 Members.
• 24,000 average annual rounds.
• Toro leased equipment.
• New Bernhard reel grinder.
• New Foley bed knife grinder.
• Toro Smart Satellite Irrigation System.
• Tifeagle greens.
• Celebration Bermuda grass fairways and tees.

  To learn more about the Club, visit their webpage at https://www.oldmemorialgolfclub.com/.

  

  Position Summary:

  The Assistant Equipment Manager will assist in managing, maintaining and repairing the club’s turf equipment, including mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance and repairs to golf course machinery and equipment according to equipment specifications and requirements. The Assistant Equipment Manager will be an integral part of the shop and overall agronomy team in producing exceptional golf course conditions for the Club.

  

  Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in onboarding, training, and overseeing the Asst. equipment Technician within the equipment management sector of the Agronomy Department.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop, parts room, gas storage area, office, and equipment storage areas.
• Understand all safe and proper mixing, loading, disposal, and application procedures with all chemicals, ensuring all local, state, OSHA, and EPA regulations are followed.
• Assist in monitoring all Agronomy structures and property conditions and report concerns to the Equipment Manager.
• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair all equipment assets.
• Repair engines and adjust cutting units on various heavy and light maintenance equipment.
• You may be required to leave the Club to purchase needed materials.
• Inspect equipment and report abnormal/excessive damage done to the Equipment Manager.
• Aid in cleaning equipment and maintaining the wash pad.
• Assist in training all grounds staff on proper equipment operation and cleaning.
• Oversee the daily performance of equipment in the field. This includes checking all mowers daily for proper cuts and making repairs in the field.
• Propose and make improvements to Shop.
• Expand knowledge by being active in seminars, workshops, and reading materials.
• Weld as needed in equipment repair and project fabrication.
• Represent Old Memorial Golf Club in a position and professional image in the field and the industry while always working independently or efficiently as part of a team.

  

  Required Experience, Skills, Abilities, Knowledge, and Education:

• Knowledge and experience in turf and landscape equipment.
• Understand hydraulics, electrical, drivetrains, combustion engines, and diagnostics.
• Experience in reel maintenance and cutting precision.
• Ability to read and follow manuals, understand preventive maintenance requirements and schedules, and repair equipment.
• Know and can utilize various trade tools and their safety guidelines.
• Understand the game of golf and how turf equipment affects turf conditions.
• Knowledgeable of computer software systems such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and preventive maintenance systems.
• Have a valid driver’s license and complete the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program.
• Trade school or formal education or certifications in mechanical, electrical, related programs or equivalent experience.

  

  Club Benefits:

• Ability to participate in the Club’s medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flex Spending Account (FSA).
• Ability to participate in the Club’s short-term and long-term disability program.
• Ability to participate in the Club’s 401k retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off benefits.
• Club golfing opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.