FACILITY NAME: GREAT RIVER GOLF CLUB

FACILITY LOCATION: MILFORD, CT

FACILITY TYPE: 18 HOLE PRIVATE CLUB

Facility Description:

Built along the banks of the Housatonic River, Great River Golf Club is a championship-style, Tommy Fazio-designed 18-hole golfing destination offering a first-class experience for golfers of all abilities. Our staff will be sure you’re ready to test your golf skills on the region’s most unique and challenging golf course. From the moment you pull into our driveway, which overlooks our expansive practice area and clubhouse facility, your special day begins and ends with personalized service found only at Great River. Whether you are a beginning golfer or touring professional, our golf course offers five tee lengths that provide a fair yet challenging golfing experience. You’ll start on a wooded parkland-style front 9 and make the turn onto a challenging, modern, links-designed back 9 where water comes into play on each hole. Consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top golf courses, our course offers you picturesque views, perfectly manicured fairways and greens, and signature holes from the 1st through the 18th. It’s a must-play for any golf enthusiast.

Experience Desired:

5+ years of work experience in mechanical repair or related field. Previous experience working with golf course/landscaping related equipment at a reputable facility preferred. Self-initiative, a positive attitude, ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Strong self-initiative, a positive attitude, ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Extensive knowledge in hydraulic, gas, diesel, and small engine systems. Working knowledge of the theory and care of reel and bed knife grinding preferred. Troubleshooting & diagnosing equipment failures accurately & efficiently. Capital Equipment & Operating Budget planning, budgeting, & tracking. Skills in fabrication, metalwork, & welding highly preferred. Experience operating heavy equipment safely & proficiently. Experience with operating golf course & landscaping specific equipment preferred. Demonstrated strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills. Requires valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities Include:

Oversee and manage the entire equipment maintenance shop operation
Maintain the entire equipment fleet, including cutting units, utility vehicles, and heavy equipment, to meet high golf course performance standards
Develop and implement scheduled preventive maintenance and repair programs for all turf equipment, tools, and vehicles
Perform daily mower setup and adjustments, especially for reel and rotary units
Diagnose and repair equipment issues efficiently and accurately
Order and purchase parts, tools, and supplies within the approved annual operating budget
Organize and maintain a detailed inventory of all equipment, tools, and vehicles
Track and manage all repair and maintenance activities with accurate recordkeeping
Assist the GCS with planning and tracking annual capital and operating equipment budgets
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment in compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
Train Greens staff on safe and proper operation of all equipment
Attend continuing education and training programs as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:  $30-45/hr

Education Requirements: H.S. Diploma

Start date: 1/5/2026

Submit summary of qualifications by: Electronically, Mail

Apply to:

Curtis Harder
charder@grgolclub.com

Application Deadline: 12/19/2025