Wiley Turf Maintenance Facility Design and Management: Shop Organization & Preventive Maintenance

Wiley presents a practical, field-tested guide to planning and operating a turf maintenance facility for golf and other sport venues. Built on real-world experience, this book helps turf equipment managers shape spaces that support reliable service, faster diagnostics, and orderly workflows. It goes beyond theory to offer actionable guidance on how to design a shop that matches the pace of daily maintenance, from tool handling to part storage, and from routine cleaning to major repairs.

The guide covers the role of the turf equipment manager, the criteria for selecting effective shop equipment, and management techniques that promote safe, efficient operations. It also delves into specialized diagnostics for turf machines, helping teams identify issues with confidence while keeping downtime to a minimum. Rich visuals, including photos and drawings, illustrate shop layouts, workflow diagrams, and organization charts, making it easier to translate ideas into concrete plans.

What you will gain from this book

• Clear guidance on space planning and shop organization that supports smooth handoffs and faster task completion
• Practical examples of layouts, tool storage solutions, and workflow maps drawn from active maintenance environments
• Visual references such as photos and drawings that clarify how to implement effective layouts and processes
• Defined roles and responsibility charts to align staff with daily routines and maintenance cycles
• Insights into selecting the right equipment for turf facilities and establishing safe operating practices

Safety, maintenance, and performance you can anticipate

• Guidance on safe operation and incident prevention tailored to busy shop floors
• Preventive maintenance strategies and forms to monitor service intervals and repairs
• Diagnostic notes and practical checklists that support routine troubleshooting and proactive care
• Strategies for organizing spares, consumables, and documentation to support consistency across sites

The book’s structured approach helps readers translate theory into concrete practice, whether you manage a single facility or multiple sites. By highlighting real-world workflows, shop layouts, and maintenance forms, it offers a cohesive framework for organizing a turf maintenance operation with clarity, efficiency, and consistency. While results may vary by context, the guidance is designed to help teams improve organization, streamline routines, and keep critical assets in good condition.