Golf & Turf Equipment Technician
Upper Onslow, NS
Green Diamond Equipment is your Maritime John Deere Dealership with 15 locations to serve you, and we are proud to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies of 2024!
We are currently looking for a skilled, dedicated person to fill the position of Golf & Turf Equipment Technician (Mechanic) at our Upper Onslow, NS location.
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Purpose:
Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned John Deere Golf & Turf equipment . May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager. This position requires regular road work.
Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment.
- Conduct approved scheduled maintenance.
- Overhaul and test major components.
- Complete documentation of diagnostics and repairs on work orders.
- Consult equipment operating manuals, schematics, and drawings.
- Operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Operations Manager.
- Participate in golf and turf training programs.
- Maintain current knowledge of our turf product offerings, as well as competitive machines.
- Keep work areas clean and organized.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations.
- Complete all required reports and forms related to work assignments.
- Account for all time and materials used in performing assigned duties.
- Collaborate with other departments as directed by the manager.
- Encourage and support teamwork, workplace safety, and a positive work environment.
- Be available for overtime and on-call work, especially during peak seasons.
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
- 3+ years of experience performing service repairs
- Background in golf service repairs preferred
- Experience with John Deere considered an asset
- Small Engine Certificate with some heavy equipment experience preferred
- Ability to perform complex repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
- Expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of turf equipment
- Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
- Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions
- Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
- Valid driver's license required
- Forklift license an asset
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
What we Offer:
We offer full-time employment, an opportunity for advancement within a progressive organization and a competitive compensation package which includes salary, family health benefits and company pension plan, boot and tool allowance, apprenticeship top-up program.
We also offer a financial literacy program through Enriched Academy, and an employee recognition program.
Please apply today!
Green Diamond Equipment
Our company is like the John Deere equipment we sell; held together by integrity, experience, pride, quality, and customer service. Each of our over 300 people across 15 Maritime locations live these values every day. We are proud to have been selling equipment to homeowners, farmers, landscapers, construction companies, golf course owners etc. for over thirteen years as Green Diamond Equipment.
As a Maritime owned and operated company, under the leadership of CEO Tina Sears, we have grown quite a bit since 2007. We started out as a joint venture with PEI Farm Equipment and Planter's Equipment. We have added new stores and acquired MacLeod's in Nova Scotia and merged with Reddin Equipment in PEI to bring us to our total of 15 branches across the three Atlantic provinces to serve you.
With the merger between Green Diamond Equipment and Reddin Equipment in 2016, we inherited the Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) line and now have 3 dealerships that are combination John Deere and BRP stores: Stratford and Summerside, PEI and Grand Falls, NB as well as a stand-alone BRP store in Sydney, NS. www.greendiamondpowersports.ca
Our steady growth across the Maritimes shows our ongoing commitment to our customers, our team and John Deere. We have the right people, in the right roles, working with clear direction and focusing on continuous improvement.
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