FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER – Makefield Highlands Golf Club

MHGC SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Yardley, PA

DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Makefield Highlands Golf Club is a premier golf and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Yardley, PA. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Makefield Highlands Golf Club is managed by SFC GOLF, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) Organization. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and care of the clubhouse and golf course, ensuring high-quality playing surfaces and overall course aesthetics. This role involves managing the grounds team, planning and executing maintenance schedules, and ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and safely.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Oversee the mowing of greens, tees, fairways, and roughs using specialized golf course equipment
• Manage the watering and irrigation of the golf course, adjusting systems as needed for optimal turf health
• Lead and manage the grounds team, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
• Assign tasks to team members and monitor progress to ensure all maintenance activities are completed on time and to a high standard
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and plans to ensure consistent course quality
• Coordinate with the General Manager to plan and execute special projects and improvements
• Monitor, maintenance, and manage inventory of equipment and maintenance supplies
• Contract maintenance with outside vendors when necessary and applicable to SFM's scope of services
• Oversee routine maintenance and repairs on irrigation systems, including heads, valves, and pipes
• Ensure the repair of divots, ball marks, and other damage to the playing surface
• Create capital plans, maintain, and update all logs and manuals for operations & maintenance
• Formulate and Maintain Hazardous materials (SSD) program
• Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by the General Manager
• Work within the confines of a budget
• Understand and carry out facility policies and procedures
• Responsible to open/close facility daily
• Record all incidents through daily rounds during play as MOD to ensure a safe facility and maintain OSHA and ADA compliance
• Maintain and coordinate overall appearance and cleanliness of the facility
• Have knowledge of internal building systems (sprinkler, HVAC, alarm, etc.)
• Manage utilities (lights, temperature controls, heaters, etc.)
• Coordinate regularly scheduled inspections (fire, sprinkler, elevator, etc.)
• Operate all machinery correctly and efficiently
• Clean and maintain parking lot
• Provide knowledgeable guest service to guests through awareness of the guests, community, trends, and facility offerings
• Follow up with guests to learn how the facility can be improved
• Complete special projects, daily assignments, and other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in Turf Management or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in golf course maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Strong knowledge of turfgrass science, irrigation systems, and pest management.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of golf course maintenance equipment
• Advanced working knowledge of maintenance, janitorial, and landscaping standards
• Prior responsibility in managing a daily P&L, management and budget oversight
• Associates degree or related degree/certificate to the position
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent management and scheduling abilities for outside vendors & contractors
• Solid computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, A/V, etc.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications within a specific time period Ability to understand, learn, and utilize various computer-based systems

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
• Pushing/pulling/lifting 50 lbs.
• Ability to navigate around the facility for long periods of time
• Ability to climb elevated areas to complete tasks (electric lift, catwalk, ladders, etc.)
• Limited travel may be required
• Facility has intermittent noise