Pine Tree Golf Club, located in Boynton Beach, Florida is seeking a full-time Equipment Manager to manage and oversee a premier maintenance facility and equipment fleet. The chosen individual will be responsible for all equipment repair and maintenance, including the repair and maintenance of turf equipment and vehicle fleets, parts fabrication, managing the shop, parts and equipment inventory, and leading, managing, overseeing, training, and coaching the Assistant Equipment Technician.
The Equipment Manager will report directly to the Director of Agronomy.
Club Highlights:
- Maintenance staff: 25 Full Time Employees
- 21,000 Rounds of Golf Annually
- Maintenance Budget: Operation: $3.5 Million / Capital: $500,000 – $1,000,000 per year
- Equipment is leased John Deere
- Rainbird Irrigation System
- Typical work hours: 40-50 hours year round
- Types of Grass: TifEagle Greens, Celebration Tees and Fairways, 419 Rough
Success traits of individual:
- Self-motivated leader who is highly motivated with high standards of personal and professional excellence
- Positive, approachable and enthusiastic attitude
- High attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Leader that is proficient in team building and motivation
- Takes pride in being an industry leader and pursues certification and continued education
- Is a mentor at heart, and desires to develop assistant equipment technicians
- Technical expert, and seeks out latest equipment management practices
- Organized, with an ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Key responsibilities, skills, aptitude, and knowledge:
- Maintenance and repair of all machines and vehicles associated with the Golf Maintenance Department
- Maintain proper parts inventory levels
- Order, maintain and track fuel usage by Golf Course Maintenance and other Club departments
- Train employees on the proper use of all golf course equipment
- Work with the Director of Course Operations, Superintendents, and their teams to provide premium turf conditions.
- Ensure all mowing equipment remains sharp and in optimal working condition.
- Guarantee all equipment is efficient, operable, and available when needed.
- Direct daily work assignments to the assistant equipment technician, and maintains a professional development culture.
- Prepare, recommend, and manage the equipment budget.
- Monitor costs and expenditures, identify variances, and recommend and implement corrective action as necessary.
- Build positive working relationships with equipment staff, grounds crews, leadership, vendors, and other
- Keep the maintenance shop clean, safe, and organized at all times.
Requirements:
- 4-7+ year’s experience as an Equipment Manager
- Leadership and administrative experience
- In-depth knowledge of small engine mechanics and golf course turf equipment
- Aptitude for training technicians on equipment use and maintenance
Compensation and Benefits:
- $110,000 – $115,000 Depending on experience
- 401k
- Bonus
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PTO/Vacation
- Continued education
- Local & national dues
- Uniforms
- Free food
- Golfing privileges
- Employee pays 25% of Health, Dental, Vision. 401K Starts after 1 year of service
About Pine Tree Golf Club:
Pine Tree Golf Club was founded in 1961, A group of good friends and avid golfers, who felt the need for a great golf course in this area, began the Pine Tree dream. The 50 Founding Members and 12 Charter Members purchased a large tract of dairy land and engaged the prominent course architect Dick Wilson to design the course. Pine Tree is considered to be one of Dick’s best courses and has been ranked in the nation’s top 100 and in Florida’s top five.
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