Fleet Technician - Golf

The Tukwila Parks & Recreation Department is actively seeking a Golf Fleet Technician who is energetic, enthusiastic, a self-starter, and has a general understanding of the game of golf and how the associated job applies to the goals of the Golf Maintenance Staff.

The Golf Fleet Technician reports directly to the Golf Course Superintendent. This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and management of all the equipment associated with the golf course. In addition, the position will ensure an excellent quality of cut on all mowing equipment at all times. Accurate and thorough record keeping, maintaining inventories, and communication with management is also expected from this position.

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, Sea Tac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of Sea Tac Airport.

It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.

Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.

Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

$6,619 - $8,048 per month (t18), plus excellent benefits.

Note:

We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

This position is represented by Teamsters 763, and works Monday – Friday, start times may vary based on season.

Veteran's Preference is available in accordance with state laws. Attach DD214 or NGB Form 22 for eligibility.

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at human resources.

• Performs maintenance and repairs on mowers, equipment, small tools, and golf carts; sharpens reels, maintains bed-knife to reel gaps, adjust mower heights, changes oils, filters, spark plugs, greases fittings, monitors tire pressure.
• Outfits equipment with protective screening, lights, and decals.
• Works on electrical systems, repairs heating and cooling systems, performs custom fabrications, and repairs engines all associated with golf course maintenance equipment.
• Selects and purchases various equipment and supplies as needed and maintains inventory.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots vehicle and equipment problems in the shop and in the field.
• Designs and fabricate equipment parts not readily available including welding fatigued or failed components, converting equipment to meet seasonal needs, adding modifications to existing equipment, and designing specialized tools and accessories. Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities for City…