Turf Equipment Technician

The purpose of this classification is to perform mechanical work involving servicing, maintenance, and repair of, light/medium-duty equipment, maintenance equipment, parks equipment, and other automotive/mechanical machinery. 

• Advanced knowledge of how to maintain, diagnose, and repair equipment specific to park maintenance, including but not limited to commercial mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, trailers, and small engine equipment 
• Works alongside the park coordinator and other staff in park maintenance/repairs, preventative maintenance, and best practices; recommends future division needs to the park services manager. 
• Ability to use a digital asset tracking system to monitor equipment’s repair history and track machine hours over time. 
• Accountable for inventory of city assets and consumable goods associated with fleet maintenance and operations. 
• Delivers vehicles and buses to shops and/or other designated areas. 
• Maintains an orderly, safe, organized fleet shop for the Park division. 
• Assist in transporting and operating equipment from maintenance shops to various parks throughout the city to complete daily tasks, projects, and maintenance. 
• Determines and makes suggestions to staff regarding appropriate tools and equipment for maintenance of sports fields and grounds and provides proper training when necessary. 
• Adjust daily workload according to daily requirements and weather situations. 
• Performs other related duties as required.