The assistant equipment manager assists and/or works independently of the equipment manager in repairing and maintaining various gasoline- and diesel-powered golf course maintenance equipment. 

The assistant equipment manager also assists in maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building, contributes to a preventative maintenance program, and places safety procedures as a top priority.

Typical functions:

· Communicates any needs or problems relating to maintenance or repair of equipment with the equipment manager and/or assistant superintendent. 

· Inspects, diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various pieces of golf course maintenance equipment on a regular basis. 

· Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work. 

· Sets up and modifies new equipment as needed. 

· Repairs and adjusts engines and cutting mechanisms on various heavy and light mowing equipment. 

· Keeps maintenance equipment fueled, oiled,   and inspected; and performs related tasks as required. 

· Assist in maintaining a clean and well-organized parts inventory room. 

· Assisting in an effective, daily inspection of golf course maintenance equipment.

• Working knowledge of the general operation of gasoline-, and diesel- and electric-powered equipment, the proper methods of servicing golf course equipment, and the repair and adjustment of power mowing equipment. 
•  Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession. 
• Adhering to the proper recycling and/or disposal of various oils, compounds, and other fluids (antifreeze, oil filters, etc.).  

 Skills/ educational requirements 

• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.