Golf Course Mechanic/Greenskeeper

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the incumbent will perform maintenance of golf course equipment in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, ensuring safe and reliable operations at all times; inspect and test engines, motors and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults; advise the Superintendent of requirements and/or replacement of components for golf course equipment; train personnel to ensure equipment is properly maintained; adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components to ensure availability of maintenance equipment; etc.

As an integral part of the grounds maintenance department, you will be trained on different equipment in order to maintain all playing surfaces on a 18 hole golf course. You will maintain greens, tee box areas, turf on fairways, sand traps and rough. You will perform basic horticultural duties such as planting and pruning trees, shrubs and flowers, creating, maintaining flowerbeds, spreading topsoil, laying sod, planting flowers and assist with the construction of a landscape and related structures.

You will also be responsible for maintaining and repairing golf course buildings, structures and accessories such as fences, benches and stakes, removing rocks from fairways and repairing and filling fairway and tee divots.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Mechanics, or a related field, AND some years of experience in mechanics or a related field

OR

High school diploma AND several years of experience in mechanics or a related field

OR

A demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. This includes but is not limited to demonstrated military education, training or experience

AND

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification

Valid Driver’s Licence (Province)

Experience

In a mechanical trade

In welding

In landscaping or grounds maintenance

In operating specialized turf care equipment

In small engine repair

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Skills and Abilities

English Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: None

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

Perform heavy lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 50 lbs/23 kg).

November 4 2024

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.