Equipment/Shop Manager

Overview
The River Club is a private, secluded escape located less than an hour north of downtown Atlanta, GA in the historic suburb of Suwanee. A resort-style lifestyle that caters to those seeking the ultimate in family fun and recreation. All centered around a championship golf course and the Lakeside Sports Center featuring 3 pools, 8 tennis courts and a 24-hour fitness center all of which provide the ultimate country club experience. Established in 2005 as the centerpiece of the number one luxury community in the state of Georgia. The River Club is a certified Audubon Sanctuary and nestles up to the famed Chattahoochee River that includes a 32,000 square foot mountain retreat style clubhouse offering indoor and outdoor dining with breathtaking views. 

Golf Course
The River Club, a beautifully designed championship golf course by Greg Norman, presents a unique and compelling challenge for players of every level, while providing one of the most luxurious golf experiences in the greater Atlanta area.
Measuring nearly 7,200 yards, our par 72 golf course opened in 2005 and has become the focal point within The River Club community. The River Club has hosted two US Open local qualifiers and most recently the Georgia State Mid-Amateur Championship. From our meticulously maintained Tif Sport Bermudagrass fairways to our pristine A1/A4 Bentgrass greens, we work tirelessly to showcase an exceptional golfing environment to all our members and guests.  

Equipment Manager 
The Equipment Manager will oversee and facilitate a thorough preventive maintenance program for the golf courses, all clubhouse and sportscenter grounds and utility vehicles used in all departments of the club. This program includes diagnostic and needs repairs of all equipment used throughout the club, excluding the electric cart fleet. Must be proficient with computers to facilitate ordering and record keeping. Must be capable of searching the internet for competitive pricing and securing needed replacement parts and supplies. Applicant must be capable of working with equipment provider personnel in correct diagnostics of equipment issues. Applicant must be willing to learn equipment functions as technology evolves. Applicants will be required to use Task Tracker in record keeping and managing equipment use.  Applicants will be required to be punctual with preventative maintenance schedules on all units. Applicant will be responsible for training and managing the Assistant Technician. 
The Equipment Manager (EM) must be focused on daily cut quality of all reel mowers and rotary mowers. EM must be willing and able to grind reels and bed knives as needed throughout the growing season. Rotary blades must be sharp every time units leave the shop.
The EM will report to the Golf Course Superintendent.  

Responsibilities:
Examines, identifies and makes necessary repairs to mechanical failures on all maintenance equipment and operations equipment utilized throughout the club. This includes diesel, gas, and electric units. It also includes handheld units as well as all specialty equipment used in turf management programs.
EM must be able and willing to train Assistant Technicians. The focus is on cut quality for light and heavy-duty mowing equipment. 
EM will be involved in new hire understanding/training to enhance ability as equipment operators. 
Daily inspection and adjustments must be made to units used each day. This is most imperative.
Must perform routine preventive maintenance services per manufacturer's recommendations.
Communicate any needs and/or issues relating to the maintenance, repair and use of equipment to Golf Course Superintendent. 
Schedule and assign duties daily to Assistant Technician. 
Must maintain organized and clean work area. Must comply with OSHA safety standards and practices. 
Must maintain accurate records of repairs, preventative maintenance, and parts inventory.
Must assist in maintenance and repairs of maintenance facility. 
Must be willing to evolve with new equipment technology. Continued education will be provided and encouraged by management. 
May be required to perform various golf course maintenance tasks when applicable.

Equipment:
Most current equipment is Toro, but we also have some other manufacturers’ equipment as well, such as John Deere and Kubota tractors. SOP is to own specialty units and lease daily use cutting units.
Bernhard Dual Express 4000 automatic reel grinder
Bernhard Anglemaster 4000 bedknife grinder