The United States Military Academy at West Point is looking for an Equipment/Shop manager to maintain our turf equipment fleet at the West Point Golf Course, an 18-hole facility serving our Active Military, Cadet Core and surrounding community. This is a Full-Time position with full Army/NAF Benefits. We are seeking an individual to join our team who has skills and experience related to the repair and maintenance of golf course equipment and is interested in becoming invested in our operation. The course will be seeing a new clubhouse come on-line in the next few months, new irrigation system installation, new cart fleet, and continuous turnover of equipment. The operation is committed to re-investment in repair and maintenance of our equipment and is supported by a strong budget and great maintenance facility to enable success of maintenance operations. The maintenance facility is one of the best in the Army with a two post and table lift, Foley Accu-master Reel and Accu-pro bedknife grinders, epoxy floors, and large workspaces throughout.
Duties
include but are not limited to maintaining a comprehensive preventative
maintenance program, purchase and installation of repair/replacement parts,
schedules/assigns/directs work of subordinate employees, trains staff on duties
assisting with maintenance tasks, cleans/maintains the facility service areas,
communicates repair/program needs of equipment to the superintendent of the
golf course.
Educational
Requirements
No
base educational requirements required.
Highly Preferred Criteria:
Experience that has provided you with knowledge of Toro
(reel)-type cutting, unit sharpening and adjustment and Turf Equipment Technician
education/certification (ex: Equipment Manager Certificate Program (EMCP);
Certified Turf Equipment Manager (CTEM).
Experience
Requirements
Three (3) years of work experience that includes repair of
failing equipment; repair work on golf course maintenance equipment (diesel
& electric golf carts, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers); and
instructing or training others in preventative maintenance, proper cleaning and
safe operation of golf course equipment; purchasing parts and supplies, etc.).
Special
Requirements
50 Lb
lifting ability
Job
Benefits
Full
Army benefits package to include- NAF Retirement Plan (pension), 401K with
employer contribution, Medical/Dental/Life insurance, Sick Leave, Annual Leave,
Continuous Training Opportunities, Uniforms, Paid memberships to national/local
associations, Access to all recreational activities within the Academy
Directorate.
Date
Job is Available
Immediately
Salary
$55,000
to $65,000 per year
Overtime:
Yes
Job
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