Service Technician

**About Oakcreek Golf & Turf**

Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP is a leading Western Canadian OEM distributor of commercial turf maintenance and other equipment including Toro, Yamaha, Pisten Bully, BOSS Plow, etc.

Our business seeks the addition of a Service Technician / Mechanic suitable to fill a position within our **Reel Grinding Department** for our Edmonton, Alberta Branch Office location.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

- Washing, tear-down and job quoting of golf course cutting equipment;
- Grinding, refinishing and setup of golf course cutting equipment;
- Inspecting the product lines of Toro and Yamaha to detect faults and malfunctions;
- Perform routine maintenance on all Oakcreek product lines, including, but not limited to oil and fluid changes, lubrications and other routine maintenance on equipment;
- Installation of various Oakcreek product line accessories, including, but not limited to canopies, decks, tillers, winches, blades, etc.;
- Perform diagnostics and determine extent of repair required on defective products due to fault or malfunction;
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems using hand and power tools;
- Service attachments and working tools;
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications;
- Travel to customer locations as directed from time to time by your manager and/or supervisor to perform on-site any of the duties outlined above.
- Minimum Automotive, Outdoor Power Equipment, Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman/Journeywoman or Millwright preferred but not required.
- Will consider 2nd year apprentice or higher with intent to complete certification in the future;
- Minimum two to five years of related work experience;
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines;
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize issues;
- Excellent verbal communication skills;
- Ability to be self-motivated and work independently as well as with a team;
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels and departments;
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results;
- You will be required to provide your own tools in a tool box. Some job specific and specialty tools are provided as “shop tools” to complete certain jobs;
- A valid class 5 driver’s licence and clean abstract is required, as this position may utilize a company vehicle for deliveries from our shop location.
- You may be required to travel to the US or abroad for vendor-specific certification. A valid passport and ability to enter countries outside of Canada is a requirement for this position.

**Why Oakcreek?**
- In business for 55 years.
- Established reputation for long-term, dedicated service by existing team, with many employees staying with Oakcreek for more than 20 and 30 years.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Annual Milestone Awards that grow with length of service.
- Personal Time Off (PTO), in addition to paid vacation.
- Group Benefits Plan that meets or exceeds benchmark.
- RRSP / DPSP eligibility after only one-year of employment.
- Annual safety shoe allowance.
- Apprenticeship Training.
- Tuition Reimbursement.

Wages posted are commensurate with formal education, experience and length of employment at Oakcreek.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Service Technician: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person