FLSA:                                                Non-Exempt                                                                                      

POSITION TITLE:                          Equipment Mechanic – Lane Creek Golf Club

FACILITY/DEPARTMENT:         Agronomy

REPORTS TO (TITLE):                 Director of Agronomy/Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

SUPERVISES:                                  N/A

Originally opened in 1992, Lane Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course located just outside of beautiful Athens, Georgia. Designed by Mike Young, Lane Creek Golf Club remains a local favorite in the area.

All 18 greens, along with the practice putting green, feature Champion Bermuda grass. The practice facility includes an 18 Bay Top Tracer Driving Range, contoured target greens and 7,000 square foot putting green.

The clubhouse offers a fully stocked golf shop and the Pin High Patio. Our staff of golf professionals are always willing to assist with your golfing needs.

Lane Creek Golf Club is managed by Pinnacle Golf Properties, a premier multi-course golf management firm known for delivering exceptional operational performance, cutting-edge technology integration, and unrivaled guest service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Pinnacle partners with private, semi-private, resort, and daily-fee facilities across multiple states, providing hands-on management tailored to each club’s unique needs. Pinnacle’s reputation for operational efficiency, agronomic excellence, and strong financial stewardship has made it a trusted partner for owners seeking measurable results and long-term stability. The company’s leadership in golf-specific technology—including the adoption of PitchCRM and CourseRev.ai—reflects its forward-thinking approach to revenue optimization, member engagement, and service enhancement. (Pinnacle COO Del Ratcliffe is the founder of

PitchCRM, and both Ratcliffe and David Taylor are principals in PitchCRM and CourseRev.ai.) With a culture built on integrity, innovation, course conditioning, and exceptional guest experiences, Pinnacle Golf Properties continues to expand its footprint while helping every client “elevate the game” at their facility.

Lane Creek Golf Club is owned by The Walden Golf Group Walden Golf Group; one of the fastest-growing golf course ownership groups in the United States, known for acquiring and revitalizing high-potential golf properties across the country. Led by principal Steven Schorr, Walden Golf Group focuses on strategic investment, capital improvement, and operational excellence to elevate each club’s performance and guest experience. Through thoughtful stewardship and a commitment to long-term value creation, Walden Golf Group has rapidly expanded its portfolio in key markets including Florida, Arizona, the Carolinas, Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia. The company’s collaborative approach with select

management partners—such as Pinnacle Golf Properties—ensures that each facility benefits from industry-leading expertise, modern operating practices, and a guest-first philosophy. Walden Golf Group remains dedicated to growing the game by strengthening the communities it serves and delivering memorable experiences for golfers at every level.

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Develop and oversee a comprehensive maintenance program, including the repair and maintenance of all equipment. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining parts inventory. Maintain detailed information with record keeping of all dates, types and costs of all equipment maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus
• Skill in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools
• Ability to perform various types of mechanical repair
• Knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines
• Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records
• Requires valid driver’s license

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING:

• High school or equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 3-years repairing all types of grounds / golf course equipment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in automobiles, trucks, sweepers, rollers, mowers and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
2. Disassembles motors and perform general overhauling, grinds valves, repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems and high-pressure pumps and valves.
3. Installs and adjusts brakes, installs batteries, tires, wiring and glass.
4. May do some machining or welding work to make fittings used in automotive equipment.
5. Occasionally make emergency repairs out of the shop.
6. Maintains preventative maintenance program on all equipment within budgeted parameters.
7. Maintains complete set of records for: equipment and parts inventory, purchases of parts, equipment conditions, cost of repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment.
8. Spot checks equipment for performance in the field.
9. Services or supervises servicing equipment prior to operation’s use and is responsible for shop area maintenance.
10. Regulates employee’s use of equipment in absence of Director of Agronomy/Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, if needed.
11. Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.