Equipment Technician

**About Us**:
Sarnia Golf & Curling Club (SGCC) is one of Southwest Ontario’s leading private clubs. We have been around for 112 years providing our members with premier golf, curling, and dining experiences. SGCC strives to create memorable experiences through creative, consistent, and courteous service.

**What is it like working with us?**

Located in Sarnia, a beautiful city on Lake Huron's shores, Sarnia offers a great quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, and healthcare facilities with exceptional recreation and leisure services.

At SGCC, we celebrate and empower our team members while embracing them for the unique contributions they bring. We have a dynamic management team that believes in building an inclusive workplace that is rewarding, team-oriented, and supportive. We advocate for a fun working environment where employees feel happy, engaged, and motivated, and where they look forward to coming to work each day.

Our team members are valued through all actions, thoughts, and words. At SGCC, everyone is encouraged to seek out opportunities for personal and professional growth to be their best selves every day.

**Key Responsibilities**:
SGCC is currently looking for an **Equipment Technician**to undertake the following key responsibilities:

- Ability to proactively manage equipment, maintenance, and repairs to ensure mínimal downtime and significantly boost staff productivity.
- Maintain detailed records of equipment condition, repair costs, and preventive maintenance for all machinery.
- Diagnose and repair Tier 4 engines efficiently.
- Prioritize equipment repair and maintenance tasks in alignment with golf course operations.
- Maintain an organized inventory of repair parts, including nuts, bolts, belts, and hoses.
- Ensure a clean and organized work environment, both indoors and outdoors.
- Adjust mowers according to the superintendent's standards to achieve optimal performance.
- Perform basic fabrication, welding, and engine rebuilding tasks, and effectively read hydraulic and wiring schematics.
- Complete winter duties, servicing over 60 pieces of equipment, including filter changes, safety inspections, and repairing or replacing worn or broken parts.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Stay current with the preventive maintenance schedule and keep detailed records of scheduled and completed maintenance and repairs.
- Engage in physical work that involves kneeling, bending, stretching, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate the ability to think outside the box and implement cost-effective solutions for maintenance and repairs.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- High school diploma or equivalent; further technical education or certifications in small engine repair or related fields are preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in mechanical repair and maintenance, ideally within a golf course or similar setting.
- Proficient in operating and maintaining a variety of outdoor power equipment.
- Practical experience in hydraulic and electrical diagnostics is essential.
- Familiarity with servicing and maintaining diesel and gas engines.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively.
- Willingness to adapt to new technology and strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience in welding and fabrication
- Proficient in utilizing computer and technological tools
- Hands-on, detail-oriented individual.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

**We Provide**:

- Competitive wages
- Supportive and positive team environment
- Discounts on Staff Meals
- Staff golfing privileges and discounts on curling membership dues
- Development and training opportunities
- RRSP Matching
- Benefits package
- SGCC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know._

Join us in this exciting opportunity where your expertise as a Mechanic will be valued, and your contributions will directly impact our operational success

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

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person