Workshop Manager

at  Studio29

JOB OVERVIEW

• Date Posted: Posted 4 days ago
• Location: Kleinmond, Western Cape
• Job Title: Workshop Manager
• Education Level: Certificate
• Job Level: Management
• Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years

REQUIREMENTS:

• Equipment Knowledge: Understand different maintenance tools and how to use them.
• Repair Skills: Skilled in fixing mechanical issues.
• Engine and Equipment Care: Know how engines and mowing equipment work and how to take care of them.
• Safety Awareness: Understand job hazards and safety precautions.
• Physical Strength: Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Problem-Solving: Diagnose and fix mechanical problems.
• Communication and Record-Keeping: Communicate effectively and maintain records.
• Golf Understanding: Know how your work affects the golf course.
• Driver’s License: Have a valid driver’s license. CDL a plus

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects / failures in various golf course maintenance equipment including, diesel-, electric- and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
• Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventative maintenance and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
• Prioritises equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance programme within budget on all equipment and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Keeps a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory purchases, equipment conditions, costs of repairs/preventative maintenance for all equipment and issuing and record keeping of all fuels.
• Spot checks equipment for performance on the course, frequently makes emergency repairs to equipment on the course and services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use.
• Oversees the workshop area maintenance including wash bay, fuel storage areas and store rooms.
• Regulates employees’ use of equipment in absence of superintendent, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the superintendent.
• Assists in all emergency procedures.
• Establishes and keeps up good relationships with suppliers and staff
• To attend weekly estate & training meetings on behalf of the company
• Trains and re-trains all operators on other courses as requested to by Superintendent.
• Performs remedial actions after machine reports are received from suppliers.
• To comply with all ISO14001 procedures
• All admin duties concerning the operational budget, spare part ordering & ISO14001
• Will take charge of all tools, including hand tools, and the issuing and receiving thereof
• To manage and control all spare part and tool stores
• To comply with the golf course operational budget. Any overruns to be authorized by Superintendent
• To take charge of and manage grinding operation to Arabella and other courses as requested by Superintendent