Equipment Manager

The Sonnenalp is looking for a Full-Time Year-Round Equipment Manager. Sonnenalp is accepting applications until May 1st, 2024.

Wage Range: $75,000 - $85,000/year, plus bonus

Summary:

Under supervision of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, and oversees a comprehensive preventative maintenance program. This 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. The equipment manager places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area, maintenance building, maintenance yard, and equipment storage area.

Responsibilities:

1. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipments including diesel, electric and gasoline powered automobiles, trucks trenchers sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility and maintenance work.

2. Instructs and or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventative maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.

3. Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work

4. Maintains a preventative maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.

5. Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment condition, costs of repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment.

6. Spot checks equipment for performance on the golf course. Frequently makes emergency repairs to equipment.

7. Grinding of reels and bed knives. Replacement of bearings and seals.

8. Regulates employees use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant if needed

9. Performs other duties directed by superintendent.

11. Serves as a public relations representative for the company both on and off the job.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

1. Working knowledge of light and heavy duty maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
2. Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools, and skill in making mechanical repairs.
3. Working knowledge of the theory, care and operation of the internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
4. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.
5. Ability to move heavy objects.
6. Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
7. Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
8. Knowledge of /or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
9. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

Evaluated on criteria from the Sonnenalp Performance Management System. The categories include: Financial goals, Customer service, Employee Learning & Growth, and Processes. The employee shall be reviewed once per year.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The Equipment Manager will report directly to the Golf Course Superintendent or the Assistant Superintendent.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a team player. Must be willing to work weekends for snow removal responsibilities. Must be willing to make after hours repairs on equipment needed by golf course personnel. Must have a positive attitude and be willing to continually improve professionally. Troubleshooting hydraulics, welding experience preferred, fabricating experience preferred,

Essential Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel, or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision

Benefits:

• Free golf and fitness center access (based on availability)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Resort Discounts
• Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off and Sick Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Roth 401(k)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes
• Healthy Lifestyle Winter Benefit

Employee Conduct

• It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, guests and vendors.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. By applying I acknowledge and understand my job duties as described above; I confirm that I am capable of fulfilling the physical functions of this position.