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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 Application Instructions
Log onto USAJobs.Gov to apply
For questions or more information, please contact:
Steven Whipple
Golf Program Manager
Email: steven.p.whipple.naf@army.mil
Desk: (845) 938-4632
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