Galway Bay Golf, Renville Oranmore, are seeking to attract an experienced and qualified Equipment Manager/ Turf Engineer to join their team on the spectacular 18 hole Championship Golf Course. The Equipment Manager will repair and maintain a range of Golf equipment as well as some heavier plant and vehicles. 

Galway Bay Golf, Renville Oranmore, are seeking to attract an experienced and qualified Equipment Manager/ Turf Engineer to join their team on the spectacular 18 hole Championship Golf Course. The Equipment Manager will repair and maintain a range of Golf equipment as well as some heavier plant and vehicles. You will maintain the proper operating functions of golf course machinery and equipment, undertaking preventative maintenance and performing major and minor equipment repairs. Minimum experience after qualification is one year.

Key Deliverable & Responsibility
This role involves carrying out effective services, inspection, maintenance, and repair work on equipment at any of our locations. Fault finding and repair of petrol/diesel engine equipment. The ability to identify parts needed for repair and maintenance of equipment and liaise with the appropriate suppliers for ordering. Diagnose specific fault issues and act appropriately.
Support the roles of others ensuring administration, paperwork and timesheets are completed effectively and on time as and when required. Responsible for adherence to the Company Health & Safety policy. Competence in the use of schematic drawings and identifying electronic faults in equipment. Schedule and perform preventative and routine maintenance of golf course/Resort equipment including tractors, ride on mowers, hand mowers, Golf Buggy’s and some Construction Equipment. Keep all mowing equipment operable and properly sharpened. Maintain workshop area in neat, orderly fashion that observes working conditions in compliance with all appropriate H&S laws. Displays and acts on knowledge of safety systems on all equipment, and trains staff on safety of equipment. Keeps service records on all equipment and major repairs to facilitate budgeting and cost control.

Repair and Maintenance of:

• Tracked Vehicles
• Small two-Stroke Engines
• Mobile hydraulic Systems
• Single Cylinder diesel engines
• Mobile air compressors
• Torque- Converters
• Power-Shift transmissions
• Golf Course Equipment and Plant
• Mobile Air Conditioning (Mac) Systems
• Servicing, repair, and overhaul of:
• Electrical Systems, Brake systems
• Transmissions
• Suspension Systems
• Diesel Fuel Systems
• Petrol Fuel System
• Steering
• Engines
• Safety Procedures

Requirements/Experience/Skills

• Qualified Construction Plant Fitter or Similar
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience working as a Plant fitter or Turf Mechanic.
• Interpretation and application of data
• Computer skills
• Report writing
• Team Player

Fluency in English, both spoken and written. Good Communication Skills Full, clean driving licence (Essential) Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Proven ability to work without supervision, using your own initiative, or within a team.

Please send CV to [email protected]