Turf Equipment Technician

Responsibilities:

• Performs general, detailed and specific inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, repair and service of all company vehicles and equipment (such duties include changing mower bed knives and blades, grinding new cutting edges, changing cutting heights, assuring the proper cut of all reel mowers daily).


• Follows Preventative Maintenance Program.


• Makes recommendations to Turf Equipment Manager regarding the condition of equipment.


• Helps control shop inventory of all tools and supplies.


• Sees that the maintenance area is kept in good condition and that it is accessible only to approved personnel.


• Abides by all federal, state and company safety guidelines.


• Ability to use all shop tools properly (welder, torches, equipment lifts, air tools, etc.).


• Works closely with Turf Equipment Manager and Assistant Manager, Superintendents and Assistants.

Qualifications:

• Ability to bend, stretch and lift up to 50 lbs.


• Minimum of 2 years experience in maintenance and repair of equipment.


• Experience in equipment repair on vehicles is a plus.


• Previous experience grinding all types of turf reel mowers preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 


• Paid vacation after 6 months 


• Paid time off: 10 holidays, 3 sick and personal days 


• 401(k) with company match 


• Flexible spending and health savings accounts


• LTD and STD


• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals


• Golf privileges