Equipment Management Role at Ballybunion Golf Club
Ballybunion Golf Club is seeking an Equipment Manager to join their golf course maintenance team. This is a role suited to a highly motivated individual with a passion for managing an equipment fleet to the highest of standards. Previous/current experience in a similar role is vital.
Key skills and attributes for the role:
- Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including, diesel-, electric- and petrol, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in golf course maintenance and construction
- Instruct/train golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
- Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
- Grinding and blade/reel set-up
- Maintain a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
- Keep a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
- Spot check equipment for performance on the course, make emergency repairs to equipment on the course and service equipment prior to use.
- Oversee the equipment maintenance facility
- Regulate employees' use of equipment in absence of course manager, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the course manager
- Work with course manager on overall fleet management
Employment standards
- Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses.
- Skilled in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repair.
- Working knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment.
- Working knowledge of health and safety standards associated with golf course maintenance equipment
- Ability to move heavy objects.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while repairing equipment.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.
- Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
- Knowledge of and/or ability to play the game of golf and understand how job performance affects the playing conditions of the golf course.
- Possession of a valid driver's license
Ballybunion Golf Club is keen to meet career minded individuals who strive for excellence in the area of equipment management.
Please apply with your CV and salary expectations, together with a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying, to:-
John Bambury - Course Manager: coursemanager@ballybuniongolfclub.ie