Golf, Turf, & Agricultural Equipment Technician

Our company 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!

We are currently looking for a skilled, dedicated person to fill the position of Golf, Turf, & Ag Equipment Technician (Mechanic) at our Upper Onslow, NS location. 

Purpose :

Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned John Deere equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager. This position requires regular road work.

The majority of this role will involve servicing, repairing, and maintaining John Deere golf and turf equipment, with occasional work on agricultural equipment as required.

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.
• Participates in Service Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Maintain current knowledge of our turf and Ag 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.

Requirements:

• 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
• Forklift license an asset
• High school diploma or equivalent

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, company pension plan, boot and tool allowance, apprenticeship top-up program, an employee recognition program, online healthcare, and employee assistance program.

Please note: If we like your resume, you will receive an email asking you to take a quick 5-minute questionnaire from Predictive Index. Please keep an eye for it in your email. Sometimes it goes to your junk mail.

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.