Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association - Golf Course Mechanic/Equipment Manager

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Golf Course Mechanic/Equipment Manager

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04 Mar 2026 7:50 AM

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RYAN INGLIS

Moorhead Country Club in Moorhead, MN, is seeking ambitious and detailed candidate to fill the position of Golf Course Mechanic/Equipment Manager. Moorhead Country Club is a private, 18-hole championship golf course established in 1937 nestled on the banks of the Red River in the Fargo/Moorhead metropolitan area. Moorhead Country Club has experienced tremendous growth in membership over the last several years and currently has full membership.

The Mechanic/Equipment Manager will work closely with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents on golf course-related decisions, where your input and ideas are valued and encouraged. Moorhead Country Club has a newer fleet of Toro equipment, and we are always looking to add and upgrade our equipment fleet. Most of the equipment is powered by small engines- Briggs, Kohler, Kawasaki, or Honda engines. The ideal candidate takes pride in their craft, values precision, and understands their vital role in achieving top level conditions for the membership.

Job Summary

· Maintain all equipment to manufacturers specifications.
· Parts ordering and inventory.
· Communicates any equipment issues to the management team.
· Troubleshooting and repair of all golf course equipment in a timely manner.
· Inspect all equipment for potential issues to minimize down time.

· Daily set-up of reel mowers including checking height and quality of cut.
· Ensures equipment is clean and in a presentable condition.
· Regular and preventative maintenance of all equipment
· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop space.
· Prepare and winterize all equipment for storage.
· Will help with work on the golf course as needed.
· Accurate record keeping of all equipment repairs and maintenance
· Newer fleet of Toro golf course equipment with gas and diesel engines.
· Help manage departmental budget
· Onsite tools provided.

Desired Qualifications

· High school diploma, prefer advanced technical training and degree/certificate in mechanical repairs.
· Extensive experience in small engine repair and troubleshooting
· Extensive experience with hydraulics and electrical systems.
· Knowledge of diesel, gas, 2 cycle engines, and snowplows.
· Welding and light fabrication work.
· Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
· Experience with equipment operations
· Team player
· Experience with reel mower set-up is very helpful.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

· This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
· An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
· This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 75 pounds, moving and/or lifting items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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