Equipment Manager

Alabama Practice Facility, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404, USA

Crimson Reserve - UA Practice Facility is seeking an Equipment Manager/Golf Course Mechanic!

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Salary: $70,000 per year

Facility Overview

Crimson Reserve Golf Course is a premier, newly constructed golf facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Built during 2023–2024 and opened in Fall 2024, Crimson Reserve serves as the home practice facility for the University of Alabama men’s and women’s golf teams. The course features a new Toro equipment fleet and a modern maintenance operation.

Position Summary

Crimson Reserve is seeking an experienced Equipment Manager to oversee all aspects of golf course equipment maintenance and repair. This position is a valued member of the management staff and reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. The Equipment Manager plays a critical role in supporting daily operations and maintaining championship‑level playing conditions.

• Perform all duties associated with a golf course mechanic
• Diagnose, service, and repair gasoline, diesel, electric, and hydraulic turf equipment
• Maintain, set up, and adjust all cutting units (reels, bed knives, height of cut, sharpening)
• Develop and manage a preventative maintenance program for the entire equipment fleet
• Maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, and parts inventory
• Coordinate equipment needs and scheduling with the Golf Course Superintendent
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance facility
• Assist with equipment purchasing and replacement planning as needed

• Previous golf course equipment management or golf course mechanic experience required
• Strong knowledge of turf equipment maintenance and repair
• Experience with reel grinding and cutting unit setup preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Valid driver’s license required

• Primarily Monday through Friday
• Some flexibility may be required during peak seasonal or special maintenance periods

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Dental Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Legal Assistance
• Paid Time-Off
• Playing privileges
• Uniforms provided from the property
• Home practice facility for the University of Alabama men’s and women’s golf teams
• Newly constructed facility (opened Fall 2024)
• Fleet comprised entirely of new Toro equipment

We strive for ideal playing conditions on a daily basis to provide the best possible training grounds for national championship‑level golf teams

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