Classification: Non-compulsory

A Turf Equipment Technician diagnoses, maintains and repairs mowing equipment, golf carts, traction units, small powered equipment and tow-behind equipment. These technicians are employed at golf clubs and courses, equipment distributors and dealerships, equipment rental shops, provincial parks, sod farms, municipal and other government agencies. Specifically, a Turf Equipment Technician:

• sharpens and sets reel type mowers
• sets up and operates tow-behind equipment
• services and maintains mowing equipment such as large and small tractors
• services and maintains golf carts, sprayer equipment, traction units and small powered equipment
• uses a variety of tools (hand and power) and shop equipment