Turf Equipment Technician & Maintenance Specialist

City of Fairfield (OH); Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fairfield (OH) Parks Department seeks a skilled Equipment Technician to repair and maintain turf and park tools and equipment, including mowers, trailers, sprayers, and edgers. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues and perform overhauls as needed.

Valid driver's license and hands-on repair experience are required. A Civil Service examination is required, and you will train others in safe operation and maintenance of equipment under varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Analytical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of Civil Service Examination.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with a variety of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of turf equipment.
• Some hands-on experience repairing equipment.
• Must secure a Commercial Driver's License within the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Physically repairs and maintains all turf and park maintenance tools and equipment including mowers, trucksters, tree spades, trailers, generators, weed eaters, chain saws, sprayers, top dressers, edgers, graders, rotary tillers, etc.
• Diagnoses equipment, hydraulic, electronic and engine problems, performing overhauls or tune-ups. Troubleshoots golf course irrigation systems. Sharpens cutting blades. Repairs braking systems.
• Maintains an efficient inventory of tools, parts and equipment necessary to meet needs of the Parks Department. Keeps track of material ordered and received. Maintains working relationships with vendors.
• Safely utilizes equipment such as computerized reel grinder, welders, hydraulic and electronic testing equipment.
• Trains and instructs other Parks Department employees on routine operation and maintenance of equipment as appropriate.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and per applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Fairfield (OH) Parks Department seeks a skilled Equipment Technician to repair and maintain turf and park tools and equipment, including mowers, trailers, sprayers, and edgers. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues and perform overhauls as needed.

Valid driver's license and hands-on repair experience are required. A Civil Service examination is required, and you will train others in safe operation and maintenance of equipment under varying weather conditions.