[Cattail Crossing is a 27 hole municipal golf course located in the lakes region of South Dakota. Watertown is a destination city for the sportsman right in the heart of some of the best fishing and hunting in South Dakota.

　　**[Position Summary

　　[The equipment manager reports to the golf course superintendent and/or the assistant golf course superintendent and oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the golf course assets. This program includes the diagnostics and repair of failing equipment, keeping records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment, and placing orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment or service. The equipment manager properly communicates any needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to the superintendent and/or the assistant superintendent, and schedules and directs the work assignments of the assistant equipment manager. The equipment manager places safety as a top priority and is responsible for maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building.

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　　Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including, diesel-, electric- and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.Maintains a preventive maintenance program within budget on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course, and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.Oversees a neat and orderly shop maintenance area.Regulates employees' use of equipment in absence of superintendent and assistant superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent.Recommends equipment purchases and leases.**[Educational Requirements

　　**[Minimum Required Qualifications[High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) years experience in diesel and automotive repair.

　　**[Preferred Qualifications[Post high school training/certification in a mechanic field preferred.

　　**[Experience Requirements[Prior golf course experience preferred but not required.

　　**[Job Benefits

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