Sample Position Description

Assistant Equipment Manager

Under the direction of the equipment manager and/or the assistant golf course superintendent, the assistant equipment manager assists and/or works independently of the equipment manager in the repairing and maintenance of various gasoline- and diesel-powered golf course maintenance equipment. The assistant equipment manager also assists in maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building, contributes to a preventative maintenance program, and places safety procedures as a top priority.

Typical functions:

• Communicates any needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment with the equipment manager and/or assistant superintendent.
• Inspects, diagnoses, adjusts and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis.
• Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Sets up and modifies new equipment as needed.
• Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment.
• Keeps maintenance equipment fueled, oiled and inspected; and performs related tasks as required.

Employment standards:

• Working knowledge of the general operation of gasoline-, diesel- and electric-powered equipment, the proper methods of servicing golf course equipment, and the repair and adjustment of power mowing equipment.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
• Ability to move heavy objects.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.
• Mechanical ability; ability to use common mechanical tools.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Maintain a clean, safe, work environment.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and well-organized parts inventory room.
• Adhering to the proper recycling and/or disposal of various oils, compounds and other fluids (antifreeze, oil filters, etc.).
• Assisting in an effective, daily inspection of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license, possibly a commercial driver's license (CDL).