We are seeking an Equipment Manager at Bellewood Country Club to oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance program. This program includes the repair of failing equipment, keeping records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment, and placing orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment or service. The equipment manager properly communicates any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to the superintendent and/or the assistant superintendent, and schedules and directs the work assignments of the assistant equipment manager. The equipment manager places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building.

Bellewood Country Club is a private 18-hole club built in 1998 with pool facility in Pottstown, PA. The course features bentgrass greens, tees and fairways along with about 36 acres of fine fescue.

Essential Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment including, diesel-, electric- and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
Keeps a complete set of records using TaskTracker software for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
Spot check equipment for performance on the course, frequently makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.
Oversee the shop area maintenance.
Regulate employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent.
Conduct safety and equipment training.
When necessary, under the direction of Golf Course Superintendent, may be required to assist other club departments with mechanical repairs.
Snow removal – On call rotation with superintendent and assistant superintendent through the winter.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
Knowledge of mower reel technology – How to grind, set up and adjust cutting units for precision mowing of all fine turf on the property
Skilled in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repair.
Working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to move heavy objects.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
Knowledge of and/or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
Possession of a valid driver's license, possibly a commercial driver's license (CDL).
Must be able to push, pull, and/or lift at least 50 lbs.

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