Equipment
Manager
Walnut Creek Country
Club
25501 Johns Road
South Lyon, MI 48178
Education: High
school diploma or equivalent. Turf
equipment manufacturer training / Lake City Graduate. Auto mechanics will be considered. Please list if you have specific golf course
equipment training.
Position Description: The
Equipment Manager will be responsible for maintaining all golf course equipment
(i.e. mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, trucks, rollers, sweepers, etc) and
reports directly to the Superintendent.
Must have knowledge of diesel, electric, and gasoline engine
repair. NOT responsible for member used
golf carts. Responsible for keeping
detailed records for all repairs and for performing the repair within the
budget where possible; Responsible for keeping up with preventative maintenance
and corresponding records for all golf course equipment; Responsible for holding employees accountable
for equipment cleanliness and use (i.e. tracking damage or improper cleaning
and reporting to the superintendent);
Responsible for maintaining an organized and clean maintenance shop
daily both for safety and aesthetics;
Responsible for checking all reel mowers daily for adjusting needs/back
lapping/grinding and communicate needs with the superintendent; Responsible for all ordering of replacement
parts; Equipment Manager responsible for
supplying his/her own tools. Mechanic should be able to work in various weather
conditions while repairing equipment. Must have the ability to effectively
diagnose mechanical and electrical problems with equipment and perform the
repair. Must have a valid drivers license.
Professional Enhancement:
Walnut Creek Country Club is located in southeast Michigan which is
surrounded by many other great facilities and offers great networking
potential. Opportunities will be given for technical and educational training.
Club History: Walnut
Creek Country Club originated as Farmington Country Club in 1955 at Haggerty
and Twelve Mile Roads. Farmington
Country Club hosted the Michigan PGA championship in 1961 and the Michigan Open
in 1961 and 1962. In 1982, members voted
to change the name of the Club to Farmington Hills Country Club. In 1987, the club purchased a 27 hole course
named Godwin Glen and sold the original property of Farmington Hills Country
Club off in parcels. Later that year the
club changed its name to Walnut Creek Country Club, again by a vote of the
membership. Walnut Creek Country Club
retained world-renowned golf course architect, Arthur Hills, to design and
renovate the existing course. In 1995,
Walnut Creek Country Club became an official Arthur Hills signature
course. In 2007 the club worked with
Paul Albanese to enhance the West nine.
In 2010, WCCC built a large bentgrass short-game practice area including
2 chipping greens, practice bunkers, and a putting green. In 2012 Walnut Creek Country Club redesigned
and grew in holes 8 and 9 south using T1 bent for greens and Princeville bent
for fairways and tees. Part of this renovation also included brand new decoder
Toro irrigation. Walnut Creek Country
Club is constantly improving its facilities offering unique experiences to all
those involved.
Experience requirements: Candidate should
have 3 years or more of experience as a mechanic. Golf course mechanical experience a
plus. The candidate should be willing to
exceed member expectations with regard to service and commitment on a daily
basis. Member of the IGCEMA and/or GCSAA a plus
Benefits Include:
Salaried D.O.E . 401K per company policy; Uniforms provided;
Dues paid to local and national equipment managers associations; Meals;
golf. Vacation and personal days per
club policy.
Position Available: Resumes
WITH REFERENCES are currently being collected and reviewed. Position is available: December 1, 2012.
Contact: Candidates should send resumes to Scott Rettmann, Greens
Superintendent at srettmann@walnutcreekcc.net
