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Equipment Manager, Wapika Ranch (Pinedale, Wyoming)

Posted 9.9.26

Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Available

Position Overview:  Wapika Ranch, an exclusive, private family-owned retreat and fully operational working cattle ranch featuring an 18-hole golf course and premier equestrian facilities, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Equipment Manager. Situated along the upper Green River at an elevation of 6,925 feet, this unique property blends a pristine natural wetland habitat with world-class amenities, serving the ownership, family, and select guests with approximately 300 rounds played annually.

Working under the leadership of the Director of Facilities & Maintenance and the Golf Course Superintendent, the Equipment Manager will oversee a diverse, modern fleet of golf course turf technology, agricultural machinery, and utility equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring exceptional mechanical diagnostic skills, fabrication expertise, administrative organization, and a commitment to maintaining equipment to tournament-ready standards.

--Property & Fleet Profile

  • Golf Course: Par 73, 7,200-yard 18-hole private golf course (including 9 established holes and 9 newly constructed holes currently in the grow-in phase). The turf fleet includes a growing integration of cutting-edge commercial autonomous/robotic mowing units.
  • Ranch Operations: A fully operational cattle ranch utilizing a variety of utility vehicles, heavy equipment, and agricultural implements.
  • Equestrian Facilities: A high-capacity horse riding and breeding operation supported by dedicated utility equipment and tractors.

--Key Responsibilities

Fleet Maintenance & Quality of Cut

  • Oversee the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of a diverse fleet including specialized turf equipment (greens, tees, fairways, and rough mowers), sprayers, aerators, agricultural tractors, balers, ATVs/UTVs, heavy equipment, and backup generators.
  • Maintain a high standard in "quality of cut" across all turf equipment, executing precision reel grinding, bedknife sharpening, height-of-cut adjustments, and proper setup for daily course operations.
  • Service and maintain the ownership's auxiliary fleet, including light trucks, trailers, marine equipment/boats, and recreational vehicles.

Shop Management & Leadership

  • Maintain a highly organized, clean, safe, and efficient maintenance facility, ensuring compliance with OSHA and safety regulations.
  • Direct, mentor, and schedule daily tasks for the Assistant Equipment Manager.
  • Train seasonal and full-time staff on safe equipment operation, daily pre-start checks, and proper washing/cleaning protocols.

Administrative & Budgetary Operations

  • Establish and execute a rigorous preventative maintenance schedule for all assets.
  • Track equipment history, service records, and parts inventory using fleet management software.
  • Assist the Director and Superintendent in capital equipment replacement scheduling, parts procurement, vendor relations, and annual budget forecasting.

Property Collaboration

  • Assist with broader golf course maintenance operations, special projects, and weekend morning duty rotations as required.

--Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of professional mechanical experience, preferably within the golf course turf industry or high-end agricultural/fleet management.
  • Technical Skills: Mastery of internal combustion engines (gasoline, diesel, and 2-cycle), advanced hydraulic systems, complex electrical/diagnostic systems, and proficiency in welding and custom fabrication.
  • Reel Theory: Strong working knowledge of reel-to-bed knife geometry and precision grinding equipment is highly preferred.
  • Attributes: Exceptional organizational skills, strong communication, self-motivation, and an eye for detail.
  • Licensing: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Availability: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime during peak operational seasons.

--Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $80,000– $100,000 annually, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
  • Professional Development: Paid dues for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) or local chapters, and continuing education/seminar attendance.
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with competitive employer match.
  • Time Off: Paid vacation and sick leave.

Why Wapika Ranch? Located in the heart of Wyoming’s pristine adventure country, Pinedale offers unparalleled access to the Wind River Range, the Wyoming Range, and the greater Yellowstone ecosystem. This is an outdoor recreation paradise offering world-class fly fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, and skiing right outside your backdoor. Additionally, Wyoming offers an incredibly favorable tax climate with no personal state income tax and low property taxes.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Justin Wilkerson

Director of Facilities and Maintenance

Wapika Ranch

Cell: (307) 231-2358

jwwapikagolf@outlook.com


Assistant Superintendent, Green Springs Golf Course

Posted 8.6.26

Green Springs Golf Course in Washington, Utah is seeking an Assistant Superintendent. The Assistant Superintendent works under the general guidance and direction of the Golf Course Superintendent and general supervision to Irrigation Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, and full-time and part-time Mower Operator/Greens Keeper(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

--Assists in the implementation and management of project priorities, monitors project timely completion and quality; assists in the design and development of course additions, including putting greens, driving range, greens, holes, etc; directs work crews in the details of assigned projects.

--Participates in the selection functions for course personnel; instructs and trains course personnel in efficient and effective operation of course maintenance equipment; assists in evaluating performance; makes recommendations related to personnel actions such as hiring, advancement, promotion, suspension, demotion, or dismissal.

--Assists in the preparation of the annual budget recommendations related to course construction, maintenance, repair, and personnel needs; assists in monitoring course expenditures to ensure conformance to established fiscal program.

--Participates in the construction of course greens, tees, and fairways; performs daily assessment of condition, health, and playability of the course; supervises and performs the mowing, watering, and maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, and related areas; supervises the planting, fertilizing, and maintenance of turf.

--Operates course computerized watering system; assures proper operation of computer equipment; updates software as needed; programs software as needed to activate watering schedules as needed to assure quality play of the course; assures proper regulation of water well and pumping operations; monitors and maintains status of ponds and wetlands; assures proper distribution of water flow according to water rights access and privileges.

--Operates maintenance equipment as needed to assure timely completion of projects, i.e., pin placements, mowing of greens, roughs and fairways, raking bunkers, mowing tees, etc.; determines condition and performance of equipment; schedules and performs repair as needed; examines soil and turf samples and tests; performs the application of fertilizer, lime, insecticide, pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide.

--Implements and monitors work programs; utilizes experience and agronomic practices to improve and maintain turf and playing condition of course; directs workers engaged in cultivation, grading, seeding, and sodding of course areas.

--Inspects turf to designate height and frequency of mowing; determines need for supplemental irrigation to sustain or force growth; tours course to determine work progress and general condition of golf course and related grounds.

--Monitors the upkeep and maintenance of equipment such as reel mowers and riding mowers; assures timely changes of gears and bearings, precision grinding of reels and knives, motor tune-ups, ball washer service, tee markers, tee signs, benches, etc.

--Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience: A. Graduation from high school; plus two (2) years of specialized training in plant biology, horticulture, agronomy, chemistry, landscape design, or some other related field provided through in-service, professional workshops, or technical college, AND B.Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in construction of golf course grounds and maintenance and repair of equipmentOR C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of P.G.A. green specifications and standards; golf course turf management; golf course landscape design; agronomic practices, procedures, and methods related to construction and maintenance of course greens and grounds; herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides typical to greens maintenance; hazards and related safety precautions associated with golf course maintenance and repair. Some knowledge of principles of supervision; budget preparation and fiscal management; interpersonal communication skills and effective public relations; golf rules of play.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the complex construction and lay out of attractive and competitive golf courses and greens; effectively apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects; evaluate personnel and program performance without partiality; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; operate efficiently a variety of golf course maintenance related equipment, i.e., D3/D9 Cat, Mowers, tractors, trenchers, dump trucks, utility vehicles, backhoe, etc.; develop an maintain effective working relationship with supervisors, city officials, subordinates, professionals, and the public

Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid Utah State Driver's License.  Must be a licensed applicator of pesticides through the State of Utah

Work Environment: Incumbent of the position generally performs in an outdoor setting with daily exposure to changing weather conditions. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving some muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and limited lifting, etc. Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to the performance of the job. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem solving.

Salary Range: $59,817 - $74,772 (Depending On Experience)

To apply, click this link or visit https://washingtoncity.applicantpro.com/jobs/4167910.html

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