Equipment Technician
Position overview: Capilano Golf and Country Club has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team. With a variety of equipment operated at Capilano, the diversity of our fleet focuses our recruiting efforts on a technician whose mechanical expertise mirror that diversity. Working with and learning from our new Fleet Manager, this role embraces all of the mechanical sub trades; heavy duty, automotive, agricultural and small engine. The successful candidate could begin, continue or complete their apprenticeship in this workshop setting.
Working at a golf course is demanding and involves precise work, which requires attention to detail and an “I care” mind
set. It’s a workshop environment where “it’s good enough” is not good enough. We are looking for a talented, meticulous, mechanically savvy individual, who likes a challenge and to do things properly.
Course Information: Located in West Vancouver, BC, and only 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Capilano Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole private facility surrounded by and with excellent access to the North shore Mountain Range. Constructed in 1938 by esteemed Canadian golf course architect Stanley Thompson, Capilano is continually ranked in the top 10 golf courses in Canada. Capilano is committed to continually restoring and improving the golf course, as part of a Course Long Range Master Plan that has been in place for several years. Working from a state-of-the-art staff Maintenance Facility that was constructed in 2011 and a new Fleet Maintenance Facility that was completed in early 2017, our high-performance Course and Grounds team is comprised of up to 38 employees who love to work outdoors, enjoy being in the company of others, and who take pride in their work.
Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
- Facilitating precise and timely preventative maintenance on a variety of turf care and heavy machinery.
- Making timely and efficient repairs to keep equipment in rotation.
- Being available as needed to support on course maintenance staff with equipment related issues.
- Work with the Superintendent, Fleet and Purchasing Manager and Assistant Superintendents to set up and adjust equipment.
- Keeping cutting equipment sharp with precision cutting units adjusted in increments of thousandths of an inch.
- Maintain a clean and hazard free work space and be available to perform general equipment cleaning, facility and yard maintenance as required.
Qualifications:
- Previous mechanical and/or turf care equipment maintenance is required.
- Current or future enrolment in a mechanical trade school with the aim to start or complete an apprenticeship an asset.
- The desire to pursue a career in turf care equipment maintenance is preferred.
Compensation: $33.68 / hour
Additional benefits: Relevant association memberships and select conferences as mutually arranged, support with training and professional development. Food and golf apparel discounts. Phone plan and use of the Fleet Maintenance Facilities and tools at the discretion of the Course Superintendent. Golf privileges at a top ten golf club in the country. Our team appreciation including monthly team events, staff golf tournament, and work environment, are second to none.
Submit resumes and cover letters in confidence addressed to: Stuart Sheridan, AGS, Course Superintendent via email to
stuarts@capilanogolf.com
Closing Date: open until the position is filled
Start Date: flexible start date dependent on availability, ideally as soon as possible