Golf Course Equipment Service Technician

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Greenskeeper Equipment Technician to maintain and repair golf course maintenance equipment under the supervision of the Greenskeeper. This role involves hands-on mechanical work on a wide range of turf equipment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, ordering parts, welding, and assisting with irrigation and building tasks as required. A valid license and first aid certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 education.
• Certification as Turf Equipment Technician required.
• Minimum five years of related golf course turf equipment repairs experience.
• Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence with clean driver’s abstract.
• First aid certificate or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain tractors, mowers, irrigation components and other golf course equipment.
• Order supplies and manage parts inventories; prepare purchase orders.
• Establish and follow preventive maintenance programs and maintain equipment manuals.
• Adhere to safety policies and department procedures.

Skills

Turf equipment repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safe driving

Ability to work independently

Education

Grade 12 education

Turf Equipment Technician Certification

Tools

Arc welding

Fabrication

Job description

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Division:Community Services

Department:Recreation and Community Development

Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Labour Group: CUPE 59

Posting: 5741

This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Greenskeeper for the golf course, this position maintains and repairs golf course maintenance equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Repairs, and maintains in safe operating condition, tractors, skid steer loaders, greens mowers, fairway mowers, sand trap rakes, aerators, power carts, reel and rotary mowers, turf mowers, lawn mowers, powered hand equipment and other specialized equipment for golf course maintenance, including repair of engines (gasoline and diesel), hydraulic systems diagnosis and repair, electrical diagnosis and repair, reel grinding, sharpening, set up, and drive-trains.
• Orders supplies and prepares purchase orders as required. Maintains records of equipment and parts inventory.
• Establishes and maintains a preventive maintenance program for equipment servicing and repair. Maintains manuals concerning all equipment, and refers to them as required.
• Ensures adherence to safety policies, work procedures and Departmental policies.
• Assists with building maintenance as required.
• Assists with irrigation system repairs as required.
• Performs welding and fabricating duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Possession of a Turf Equipment Technician Certification.
• Five years' related golf course turf equipment repairs and maintenance experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the turf equipment mechanical trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of golf course equipment.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and their repair.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic employees.
• Ability to perform arc and acetylene welding and fabricating.

Weekly Hours:40

Salary Range:$72,362.88to$79,779.84 CADper annum (2026rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) "the good life", for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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