Equipment Technician,will uphold grounds complex and equipment management responsibilities:

The Rose grounds complex acts as the center of grounds operation for The Rose. The Grounds complex consists of an office and breakroom building, technician’s shop, chemical building, and storage barn. The grounds complex currently also serves as the shipping and receiving facility, additional office space and storage. This facility was built in 2025 and is continuing to evolve and adapt to a growing operation. The Equipment Manager and Technicians put an emphasis on maintaining the equipment, golf course and grounds complex as their own while taking great pride in the product that is presented. The Equipment Manager and Technicians provide the staff and members with world-class quality machines in the field. 

Equipment Technician Basic Functions:

●        Responsible for executing daily maintenance and repairs on golf course equipment and machines.

●        Assist with grounds complex parking control, equipment storage, traffic flow, and dumpster levels.

●        Works closely and coordinates with the Grounds Management team on any issues related to golf course equipment.

●        Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds as needed.

●        Administers and enforces all rules, regulations, and policies for staff.

●        Works closely with The Rose team to operate the complex and equipment in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.

●        Must be able to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver.

Equipment Technician Primary Duties:

●        Assist the Grounds Complex & Equipment Manager with everyday needs and planning.

●        Work on the golf course as needed.  Including full days, half days or none at all. 

●        Manage and maintain equipment of all types and sizes with gas, diesel, 2-cycle engines, and electric systems.

●        Check all cutting units for quality of cut on all greens, fairways, and surround mowers.

●        Service and maintain equipment to manufacture specifications.

●        Make repairs on machines as necessary to achieve minimal downtime.

●        Grind cutting units to ensure the highest quality of cut and turf health.

●        Communicate daily with the Equipment Managers to perform equipment adjustments and have all machines and equipment ready for their course needs.

●        Clean and organize the main shop for a safe work environment.

●        Plan upcoming equipment changes and services to allow for needed tasks on the golf courses to still be performed as scheduled.

●        Communicate with other technicians from the vendors regarding warranty needs and equipment improvements to suit our golf courses.

●        Make minor in-house repairs to the shop, buildings, and offices to minimize the need for contractors.

●        Utilize the tools around the shop to make repairs and custom fabrication in house as much as possible, minimizing overall expenses.

●        Train equipment operators for proper machine operation, tool use, and safety.

●        Uphold the proper ways to maintain and repair the equipment, organize the facility, and honest communication.

●        Manage a large workload with the ability to prioritize and execute in the order of importance.

●        Assist with loading and unloading trucks for Shipping & Receiving.

Qualifications

●        High school education required; college degree preferred.

●        2 years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.

●        Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of strategic planning and staff management.

●        Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

●        Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.

●        Positive attitude, professional manner, and appearance in all situations.

Working Conditions

Work hours may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.  Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.  May be exposed to daily to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement. Injury may result in exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to:

●        Read and write (English)

●        Communicate verbally with staff members and/or guests with or without the use of two-way radios.

●        Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions and supervise subordinates.

●        Visually inspect all work areas, golf courses, and grounds complex.

●        See players on the golf course with ability to follow the flight of golf balls.

●        Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time.

●        Perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.

●        Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources.

●        Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time.

●        Lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently, and 20 lbs. constantly.