Why Southern Land?

Southern Land Company’s Westhaven Golf Club, one of the top family centric private clubs in the Nashville area, is currently seeking highly motivated, reliable associates in multiple positions. Westhaven’s service vision of “Creating connections and lasting memories through genuine service at an escape that feels like home” challenges their associates to use their passion for their craft to provide the members and guests with an unforgettable experience. Associates receive competitive pay, Southern Land’s best in class benefits, and career growth opportunities through Troon Privè, the club management company at the club (www.troon.com).

Position Summary

The Turf Care Equipment Manager is responsible for the shop condition (cleanliness, organization, and functionality), safe mechanical condition of all mowers, utility vehicles, and mechanical equipment. The position will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent/ Assistant Superintendents to plan and coordinate repairs, adjustments, and maintenance of all equipment to ensure it’s available for daily use on the golf course.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment, purchases repair parts and replacement supplies. Places orders for parts/supplies as needed for equipment or service and tracks expenses and inventories for budget purposes.
• Inspects, adjusts, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in many types of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Performs mower grinding/sharpening, general overhaul of motors and reels, installs and adjusts braking systems.
• Performs machining or welding work in making fittings used in repair of maintenance equipment.
• Manages expenses in the maintenance of the equipment fleet relating to parts purchases, inventory levels, service work, fuel inventories and related items.
• Ensures accurate records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, parts ordered are kept.
• Maintains an up-to-date working knowledge of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus. Maintains skills in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools and in the making of various types of mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems and mowing equipment maintenance such as grinding, sharpening and adjustment.
• Diagnoses mechanical troubles and schedules appropriate preventative maintenance work.
• Organizes and maintains a clean and safe maintenance area.
• Assists the Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assists in the management of department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Mechanics.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Assists in developing ongoing training programs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

• Certificate from college or technical school or 3 years of related experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Welding work and fabrication experience in making fittings used in repair of maintenance equipment.

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have…

• A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.