Fleet Technician - Golf

City of Tukwila; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tukwila is hiring a skilled maintenance mechanic to perform complex maintenance and repair on golf course equipment, engines, and hydraulic/electrical systems. This role requires vocational training and several years of journey-level experience, and includes fabrication of custom parts and on-site repairs.

Applicants must have a Washington state driver’s license, safety certifications, and availability for full-time, Monday–Friday work with potential overtime during events.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved vocational program; three years of journey-level mechanic experience or equivalent.
• Valid State of Washington Driver's License; First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mowers, equipment, small tools, and golf carts.
• Repair engines and electrical systems, diagnose problems, and troubleshoot on-site and in the shop.
• Design and fabricate equipment parts and modify equipment to meet seasonal needs.
• Prepare records and reports; provide guidance to shop personnel.
• Maintain safe working conditions and regular attendance; respond to service calls for emergencies.
• Assist departments in writing specifications for new equipment and vehicles; install equipment and modifications.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Diagnose & repair

Hydraulics

Engines

Electrical systems

Welding

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

Vocational program completion

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic tools

Job description

About Tukwila:

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Our Mission:

To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

Our Values:

Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.

Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.

Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

Hiring Salary Range:

$6,619 - $8,048 per month (t18), plus excellent benefits.

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

This position is represented by Teamsters 763, and works Monday – Friday, start times may vary based on season.

Veteran’s Preference

Veteran's Preference is available in accordance with state laws. Attach DD214 or NGB Form 22 for eligibility.

Selection Process

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail].

This recruitment is open and continuous until filled, with a first review of candidates on October 12, 2026.

• Performs maintenance and repairs on mowers, equipment, small tools, and golf carts; sharpens reels, maintains bed-knife to reel gaps, adjust mower heights, changes oils, filters, sparkplugs, greases fittings, monitors tire pressure.
• Outfits equipment with protective screening, lights, and decals.
• Works on electrical systems, repairs heating and cooling systems, performs custom fabrications, and repairs engines all associated with golf course maintenance equipment.
• Selects and purchases various equipment and supplies as needed and maintains inventory.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots vehicle and equipment problems in the shop and in the field.
• Designs and fabricate equipment parts not readily available including welding fatigued or failed components, converting equipment to meet seasonal needs, adding modifications to existing equipment, and designing specialized tools and accessories. Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities for City vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains various records, documents, and reports.
• Provides technical advice to others working in the shop and monitors shop equipment to ensure that the equipment is in safe working order.
• Maintains reasonable, predictable, and regular attendance during the standard work week.
• Responds to service calls for emergency repair. Tests equipment on the course and occasionally assist with tasks on the course in various situations.
• Assists departments in writing specifications for new equipment and vehicles; installs equipment; and makes modifications to equipment, and vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of mechanical operations for engines, electrical systems and hydraulics.
• Maintenance and repair methods and techniques related to maintaining golf equipment.
• Safety precautions applicable to maintaining golf equipment.
• Tools and equipment used in maintaining golf equipment.
• Laws and regulations applicable to maintaining golf equipment.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures related to systems maintained; and
• Material management techniques

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Performing skilled and journey level maintenance activities related to golf equipment;
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing golf equipment;
• Using hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment and instruments;
• Operating golf equipment and vehicles maintained;
• Inventorying and ordering materials and supplies;
• Applying customer service techniques;
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; and
• Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
• Fabrication and welding.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Position requirements at entry):

Completion of an approved vocational program and three years of journey level mechanic experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Valid State of Washington Driver's License;
• First Aid and CPR certification

Desired Qualifications (but not required):

• Minimum experience of 2-3 years in maintenance, repair, and management associated with the golf course or small engine repair is a plus!
• Ability to work weekends and overtime (only as needed during events)
• Must be well organized, motivated, a self-starter, and able to work in a fast paced, high energy environment
• Must have a good attitude and be able to work well with others
• Working knowledge of small and large engines (including diesels), reel mowers, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to schedule and organize maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of equipment with staff and record keeping on computer devices.
• Operational knowledge of reel cutting and bed knife Grinding machines - preferably Foley Accu-pro 633 and Quickspin 672.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, mobility, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

• Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.)
• Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, gases)
• Hazardous materials (chemicals)
• Intense noise