About North Fork Country Club -
North Fork Country Club is a private club located on the North Fork of Long Island. A breathtaking waterfront setting that boasts a beautiful Donald Ross design. Aside from the beautiful 18-hole golf course, North Fork also has 2 Har-Tru tennis courts as well as a full practice facility with a driving range and chipping area. North Fork has gone under a full bunker & tee renovation that will bring back elements of the original Donald Ross design, with modern day playability in mind.
We are looking for a driven, passionate individual to join our team as the Equipment/ Shop Manager. Working alongside the Agronomy Team, the Equipment Manager will be responsible for daily upkeep, preventative maintenance, and repair of all Grounds Maintenance equipment.
Course Information:
Agronomy Budget: 2.2mil
Capital Equipment Budget: 100k-400k+ a year
In 2025 we started a 3 phase Capital equipment program to replace all crucial mowing equipment over 12 years.
Equipment Maintenance-
- Performing daily preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment (Gas, Diesel equipment.)
- Ensures optimal quality of cut for all playing surfaces daily.
- Placing orders for parts and supplies needed for maintenance.
- Maintaining an organized and clean shop area.
- Operating equipment in a safe manner.
- Lift at least 50 pounds.
- Being involved in the daily planning, scheduling, and decision-making process.
- Works with the staff to ensure proper training of equipment, care and safety stands.
- Maintains exceptional records of all equipment, preventative maintenance schedules and other items.
- Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.
- Proficient in interpreting repair manuals, instruction sheets, and hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- The ability to weld and fabricate to aid in repairs.
Here is a list of all the NFCC Equipment-
- 3 New 2025 John Deere 6500A Fairway Mowers
- 2 New 2025 John Deere 2750 Triplexes
- 1 New 2025 John Deere 2775 Full Electric Triplex
- 2 New 2025 John Deere 2020A 300-gallon GPS Sprayers
- 1 New 2025 John Deere 7400 Terrain Cut Mower
- 6 New 2025 John Deere TX Turf Gators
- 1 New John Deere 4675 Tractor
- 1 Husqvarna CEORA ROBO Mower (for the driving range)
- 1 Husqvarna ROBO Mower (Clubhouse)
- Toro Flex 21 and GM1600 Walk behinds (new and old)
- Toro 4700 & 4500 Rough Mowers (newer)
- Toro Push Mowers
- Toro HDX & MDX Utility Vehicles
- Case & New Holland Tractors
- CAT Front End Loader/ Backhoe
- Miscellaneous Husqvarna and Echo Small Equipment
- Foley Accu-Master and Accu-Pro Reel and Bedknife Grinder
- Ventrac Tractor with Multiple attachments
Success traits of the individual-
- Have the ability to take initiative at all times.
- Be a team player.
- Must bring a positive attitude to work on a daily basis.
- Self-starter, be able to keep a well-organized work area and a reliable maintenance schedule.
- Highly engaged, approachable, proactive, and intuitive leader.
- Takes personal pride in educating, training staff, and ensuring a welcoming environment for North Fork employees, members, and guests.
- Strong time-management, technology, and organizational skills.
Professional development-
- Taking a proactive approach to equipment maintenance for optimum performance and longevity.
- Being a core member of the management team.
- Self-motivating and continuously enhancing abilities.
- Having a passion for the turf industry and striving for excellence.
- Create, manage, and facilitate onboarding for all new employees such as new hire orientation, safety standards, equipment service standards and initial equipment training, maintenance facility cleaning, and organizational standards.
- Effective oral and written communication skills with team members and management.
- 3-5 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of golf course equipment and or small engines/ diesel mechanic
- Familiarity with grinding reels and bedknives is a plus
- Basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing knowledge is a plus.