Equipment/Shop Manager

Job Title: Equipment Manager

Location: Freestone Lake and Golf

Fairfield, TX

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Pay Class: Salary

Pay Rate: $110,000-130,000

Supervisory Role: Yes

Reports To: Director of Agronomy

About Us:

Freestone is a luxury lake and golf club encompassing the largest privately owned lake in the United States. Set upon 5,000 acres of open water, rolling hills and Savannah Post Oaks, Freestone provides a generational retreat for family and friends halfway between Dallas and Houston.

The breathtaking property provides water-front golf at a championship level, trophy bass fishing, boating without public access, and all of the activities and amenities a family should expect from a world-class, private resort.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned Golf Course Equipment Manager with a proven record of assisting the company in providing premium turf conditions. The candidate must have a strong background in maintaining golf equipment and maintenance programs, welding, fabricating, and supervising mechanics.  The Equipment Manager role will oversee a growing maintenance department with multiple shops spread out across the property. This position is an integral part of the Agronomy Team and requires knowledge of a variety of golf, Ag and light construction equipment, exceptional organizational skills, ability to provide creative solutions, and ability to prepare or recommend the equipment and maintenance budget.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

-          Multi course experience

-          5+ years of experience as a head mechanic or Equipment Manager

-          Experience recommending, preparing, or managing a budget and purchases

-          Working knowledge of all turf and landscape equipment, including cutting unit set-up, hydraulic theory and diagnosis, electrical theory and diagnosis, combustion engines, welding, 2 and 4 stroke engines

-          Experience or familiarity on a variety of equipment

-          Ability to fabricate parts, including cutting and welding

-          Ability to read and follow manuals to understand preventive maintenance requirements and schedules and repair equipment

-          Know and can utilize the various trade tools and the safety guidelines of their use

-          Have a basic understanding of the game of golf and the effects turf equipment has on the overall condition and playability of the game

-          Trade school or formal education or certifications in mechanical or electrical or related programs or equivalent experience is a plus

-          Ability to lift and move heavy objects

-          Have a valid driver’s license

 

Physical Demands:

Ability to work when required during the day, nights, weekends, and holidays

Walking, standing, sitting, heavy lifting, moving heavy objects

Indoor and outdoor conditions

Essential Functions:

• Supervises 3-6 equipment mechanics
• Manages multiple equipment maintenance shops
• Oversees and manages the preventive maintenance program of equipment
• Oversees and maintains accurate record keeping
• Performs or assist parts fabrication
• Train and instruct equipment technicians on the maintenance, diagnosis and repair of all equipment in the fleet, including parts fabrication
• Must work well with others as a team and help co-workers when needed
• Performs daily course checks to ensure cut quality and proper operation of equipment
• Places safety as a top priority and is responsible for complying with safety regulations and maintaining clean, functional service areas
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

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