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1. Burr Betts

   

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   1/30/2015 1:01 PM

   I think our equipment manager is underpaid, but have no data to use in getting him a raise. Is anyone aware of a salary survey for equipment managers similar to the one GCSAA does for superintendents. I'd also appreciate knowing what other courses are paying equipment managers if anyone is willing to share that information.

   
   
   
   
2. Melvin Waldron

   

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   1/30/2015 2:01 PM

   We are a city course in SW MO, our equipment tech, who oversees the equipment repairs and some maintenance (depends on the location, I make sure our PM's are done by a part time mechanic along with him doing some of the repairs if our equipment tech is at another golf course) at three city courses.
   
   His salary not including benefits tops out at $20.98 per hour or $43,638.40 per hour. (He actually tops out at more than us superintendents). This is as high as he will go except for the occasional COL raises. We do have longevity pay increases. I know we get about $20 extra per pay period of longevity, our vacation accrual increases as well. This might be something you could use to supplement his salary as well. All these extras are available to all positions in the city.
   
   Mel

   
   Melvin H. Waldron III, CGCS, Horton Smith Golf Course, City of Springfield/Greene County MO
   
   
3. Keith Lamb

   

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   1/30/2015 2:01 PM

   From the 2013 Compensation and Benefits Report
   
   Oregon Equipment Manager
   Salaried 29.6% Mean $40,844 Median $40,498
   
   Total of all surveyed
   Salaried 43.4% Mean $43,486 Median $41,600
   
   Annual salary was calculated based on 2,080 hours per year
   
   Other sources are job listings on here and Turfnet.
   
   You can also contact International Golf Course Equipment Manager's Association and they may have more info.
   http://www.igcema.org/

   
   
   
   
4. Keith Lamb

   

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   1/30/2015 2:01 PM

   Melvin Waldron, CGCS said:
   His salary not including benefits tops out at $20.98 per hour or [u">$43,638.40 per hour[/u">. (He actually tops out at more than us superintendents). No Kidding!!
   
   Mel

   
   
   
   You Hiring?

   
   
   
   
5. Burr Betts

   

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   2/2/2015 11:02 AM

   Thanks, Keith and Mel. You confirmed that we are indeed underpaying our e.m.--by about half!

   
   
   
   
6. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   2/2/2015 2:02 PM

   For those that have salaried Equipment Managers, how are you getting around the exempt vs. non-exempt laws regarding this?
   
   When I was hired, our tech was salary. I was told he had to be hourly since he physically performs the work and only supervises one other employee. I didn't argue as that's how the law read. But, as I'm sure you can tell, OT kills me certain parts of the year to where his check is almost as large as mine!

   
   
   
   
7. Melvin Waldron

   

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   2/2/2015 2:02 PM

   Keith Lamb said:

   Melvin Waldron, CGCS said:
   His salary not including benefits tops out at $20.98 per hour or [u">$43,638.40 per hour[/u">. (He actually tops out at more than us superintendents). No Kidding!!
   
   Mel

   
   
   
   You Hiring?

   
   
   Whoops, typing too fast and not proof reading. If that was the case I would learn to be more then a parts changer.
   
   Mel

   
   Melvin H. Waldron III, CGCS, Horton Smith Golf Course, City of Springfield/Greene County MO
   
   
8. Andrew Cross

   

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   2/2/2015 8:02 PM

   Last position I was at I moved our mechanic to salary, he supervises all employees in my absence as well as asst. absence. He was hired at 45k. Still didn't work much overtime but gave us the flexibility to ask him to do so if an emergency arose. I would allow him to make up any overages by leaving early at another time, as to not take advantage of the salary issue.
   
   That was how I justified it, not sure how it would stand up legally Andy.

   
   
   
   
9. Sandy Clark

   

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   2/3/2015 2:02 PM

   My guy is salaried, is responsible for the cart fleet and well over a million dollars worth of equipment. He has been with me a number of years and is up to 75K and worth every penny of it. A great one is not one you let get away. He saves me more than his salary and he has 3 guys under him and on occasion fills in when I am gone. Also bilingual and assists with all equipment operation training. Yes, he does make more than many supts in our area.

   
   
   
   
10. Henry Heinz

    

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    2/16/2015 11:02 AM

    In most cases he needs to manage 3 or more. If done right, technically he is managing all employees with training and safety of all equipment. He also manages one of the clubs largest assets. Not everyone is responsable when it comes to a salaried position and feel it's a right to take off early and never work any overtime, so hourly would certainly be needed in case like that. I also feel that if he wants salary and understands the time requirements, and your happy with it then go for it. I've always kept in mind it's a two-way street, and I personally never have abused my right as a salaried employee, and none of my employers have ever abuse me with it. They/we have always kept an open channel of communication so all were happy with the end result. I also know that working extra long hours in the spring, summer, and fall are all needed, and that I get a more relaxed time during the winter months as we slow down a bit.
    
    Depending on the area you're in, and type of facility, you can find averages from 40K all the way up to 100K.
    
    Just my thoughts.
    
    Regards,