Shop Manager - Golf Course

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The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida and we pride ourselves in our 5-Diamond Certified service. People are our greatest asset, and we are currently seeking people like you who have a desire to join our team.

Apply today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to work at the historic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with clients, members, guests, and staff.

• Ability to communicate professionally with staff, vendors, suppliers, members, and guests.
• Knowledge of turf equipment, including cutting unit set-up, hydraulics, electrical theory, diagnostics, combustion engines, and welding.
• Ability to fabricate parts, including cutting, folding, casting, forging, machining, shearing, punching, stamping, or welding. 
• Ability to read and follow manuals, understand preventive maintenance requirements and schedules, and repair equipment.
• Know and can utilize various trade tools and their safety guidelines.
• Have a basic understanding of the game of golf and the effects turf equipment has on course playability.
• Familiarity with managing a budget.
• Ability to utilize computer software systems such as a purchase order system, excel, word, and Preventative Maintenance Software.
• Trade school or formal education or certifications in mechanical, electrical, related programs or equivalent experience.

• Lead, manage, guide, train, develop and coach the Equipment Mechanic in maintaining, diagnosing and repairing turf equipment, inventory management and other shop responsibilities.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair all equipment in the fleet, including parts fabrication.
• Develop, manage, and assist in the preventive maintenance program of equipment.
• Maintain a stocked and orderly parts inventory, including having positive working relationships with suppliers and vendors. 
• Perform fabrication, including cutting, folding, casting, forging, machining, shearing, punching, stamping, or welding. 
• Promote and ensure that all health, safety, and environmental regulations are known, understood, and practiced, including proper disposal of waste oils, tires, etc.
• Establish and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly repair and maintenance schedules based on equipment requirements and course maintenance schedules.
• Establish and maintain a complete and accurate record of equipment, liquids, parts, equipment conditions, repairs, and the costs of repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Establish and maintain an organized, clean, and safe shop.
• Perform daily course checks to ensure cut quality and proper operation of equipment.
• Prepare, recommend, and manage the equipment budget, monitor costs and expenditures, identify variances, and recommend and implement corrective action as necessary.
• Assist in the evaluation, selection, and purchasing/leasing of new turf and/or landscape equipment.

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.