Golf Cource Turf Equipment Manager

Northwood Club is a premier private golf club located in Dallas, Texas, with a rich history of golf and a commitment to exceptional playing conditions. We take pride in maintaining our championship golf course to the highest standards while fostering a professional, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and experienced Turf Equipment Manager to lead our golf course equipment maintenance operation.

The Turf Equipment Manager is an integral member of the agronomy leadership team and is responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of the club's golf course maintenance equipment fleet. This position reports to the Director of Agronomy and works closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to establish maintenance priorities, manage preventative maintenance programs, oversee equipment-related expenditures, and ensure equipment is ready to support daily course operations.  The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in precision turf equipment, takes a proactive approach to maintenance, and understands how equipment reliability contributes to excellent playing conditions. The Turf Equipment Manager communicates proactively with agronomy leadership regarding equipment availability, repair priorities, fleet condition, and long-term needs.

Northwood Club offers the opportunity to work in a professional golf course maintenance operation where equipment management is recognized as essential to the club's success. The successful candidate will join a dedicated agronomy team committed to excellent playing conditions, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties:

• Manage the maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overall readiness of the golf course equipment fleet, including mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, sprayers, and specialized turf maintenance equipment.
• Develop and consistently execute a comprehensive preventative maintenance program based on manufacturer recommendations, equipment hours, usage, and seasonal demands to maximize reliability, performance, and longevity.
• Prioritize repairs and preventative service to minimize unexpected downtime and keep equipment available when needed for daily maintenance, tournaments, and peak seasonal demand.
• Monitor equipment condition, downtime, maintenance compliance, and recurring repair issues; recommend practical improvements to increase reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain high cutting-quality standards through precision reel and bedknife grinding, reel-to-bedknife adjustments, cutting-unit setup, and height-of-cut calibration.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and engine-related equipment issues using appropriate tools, service resources, and diagnostic technology.
• Establish and maintain accurate work orders, equipment service records, operating-hour records, maintenance schedules, and repair histories.
• Manage parts inventory, purchasing, and relationships with equipment manufacturers, dealers, and service providers while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and controlling costs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient equipment maintenance facility; follow safe repair procedures and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Assist with equipment evaluations, repair-versus-replacement decisions, annual budgeting, and long-term capital equipment replacement planning.
• Train golf course maintenance team members on proper equipment operation, daily inspections, basic troubleshooting, and equipment care to reduce operator-related damage and extend equipment life.
• Collaborate with the agronomy leadership to identify equipment needs, prioritize repairs, communicate anticipated downtime, and support daily maintenance operations, tournaments, and special events.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, equipment care, and continuous improvement.

Education/Experience:  

• Technical education, vocational training, or certification in equipment technology, diesel mechanics, small-engine repair, or related field.
• Experience with computerized equipment maintenance, work-order, or inventory tracking systems.
• Experience managing equipment budgets, tracking repair and parts costs, and supporting capital replacement planning.

Certificates/Licenses: GCSAA Equipment Management Certificate or other relevant industry-recognized credentials.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Preferences:

• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing turf equipment in a golf course, sports turf, or comparable equipment maintenance environment; private club or high-quality golf course experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated experience with gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and turf equipment.
• Experience with reel and bedknife grinding, mower setup, precision cutting-unit adjustments, and verification of cutting quality.
• Familiarity with major turf equipment manufacturers, including Toro, John Deere, and other industry-leading brands.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and monitor parts and repair costs.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, solve problems, and communicate effectively with the golf course maintenance team and agronomy leadership.
• Commitment to workplace safety, proper repair procedures, and maintaining a professional equipment maintenance facility.