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.

Job Description

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.

Candidate Profile

• 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 56 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.

If you feel you have the demonstrated background and are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please forward your resume to us by email.

We thank all applicants in advance, but only those candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

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

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Experience:

• Service Technician: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person