Facility Name:                Cyprian Keyes Golf Club

Location:                          284 East Temple St. Boylston, MA 01505

Position / Title:               Golf Course Equipment Manager

Facility Description: After 27 years, as the first and only Equipment Manager at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Woody has decided to hang up the wrenches and call it a career. We are searching for a successor to take over managing our shop and keeping our department moving forward. Here at Cyprian Keyes, we strive to build and maintain our team culture of mutual respect and self-accountability. This comes with a strong effort to support a healthy work/life balance while providing ever-improving conditions at our beautiful facility. The right candidate will help support this effort by servicing, maintaining and repairing our mixed fleet of vehicles and turf equipment (Toro, John Deere, Club Car, Cushman, Turfco, and Vermeer). Cyprian Keyes GC boasts 27 holes (18-hole Championship course and 9-hole Par-3 course) with a full practice facility (driving range and short-game practice area), and the clubhouse remains open year-round for meetings and events.

Experience Desired: Previous golf course experience (or experience with similar equipment) is preferred. Knowledge and experience with both reel and rotary mowers, small engines (gas, diesel, and two-stroke), and hydraulic systems is necessary. Welding/fabrication skills are a plus.

Duties Description: The Equipment Manager reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. This is a year-round position that will play a key role in the success of our Maintenance Team. The Equipment Manager is responsible for maintaining the safe, proper, and efficient operation of all tools, equipment, and vehicles in our shop and keeping detailed records of all service and repairs. Note: The Equipment Manager is NOT responsible for our fleet of golf cars. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Perform daily checking quality of cut for all reel mowers used that day
• Carry out routine checking/sharpening of rotary mower blades
• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance plan on all vehicles and equipment
• Responsibly order replacement parts and manage parts inventory
• Perform reel grinding and bedknife replacement as needed
• Assist with training of employees on proper care and operation of equipment Assist with work on the golf course during times with slow shop work or busy golf events
• Assist with winter snow/ice cleanup
• Work closely with Supt. on planning/forecasting capital equipment purchases

Special Skills: The right candidate will be self-motivated and detail oriented, with a sense of personal pride in their work and a desire to be a contributing part of a successful team. Must possess valid driver’s license.

Compensation / Benefits: $50-$65k annually, depending on knowledge and experience. Health and dental insurance options, life insurance, 401k, uniforms, continuing education, golf privileges, restaurant allowance (when open).

Education Level Required: High School diploma or GED with some Technical training or equivalent

Date Position Available: ASAP

Apply To: Dan Brandt, Golf Course Superintendent

How to Apply (electronically): email danb@cypriankeyes.com

Date Posted:  December 16, 2024