Equipment technician

Role Summary

Reporting to the Landscape Manager, the Equipment Technician is responsible for the maintenance, servicing, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of landscape equipment, vehicles, and related machinery used throughout Friday Harbour Resort. This position plays a key role in ensuring all equipment remains safe, reliable, and operational to support daily landscape operations, seasonal requirements, winter maintenance, and overall property upkeep. Working closely with the Landscape Manager and landscape operations team, the technician helps minimize equipment downtime and provides hands-on support for landscape and grounds maintenance activities as required.

Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs on landscape equipment, vehicles, and machinery.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and operational requirements.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain and service mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, snowblowers, side-by-side vehicles, Ventrac equipment, and other landscape machinery.
• Inspect equipment before and after use, identify defects, and ensure necessary repairs are completed before returning equipment to service.
• Coordinate external repairs, warranty work, and specialized servicing with equipment dealers and service providers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, service logs, repair histories, and parts and labour records.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and operated in accordance with safety regulations, manufacturer specifications, and established procedures.
• Follow safe work practices when using tools, machinery, and lifting equipment, ensuring the proper handling, storage, recycling, and disposal of fuels, oils, lubricants, antifreeze, batteries, and other hazardous materials.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and actively participate in the resort's health and safety program by reporting equipment defects, hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.

Parts, Inventory, and Workshop Management

• Maintain an organized inventory of replacement parts, tools, lubricants, filters, and other maintenance supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate the purchasing, ordering, receiving, and storage of parts and equipment, and maintain accurate records of parts usage, inventory levels, repair costs, and maintenance expenditures.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce repair costs, and extend equipment service life while maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and efficient workshop with properly maintained, secured, and accessible tools, supplies, and equipment.

Landscape and Grounds Operations Support

• Provide operational support to the Landscape Manager and team to ensure equipment is available for daily and seasonal maintenance requirements.
• Support irrigation maintenance, grounds upkeep, seasonal planting, waste removal, trail maintenance, and general property maintenance as required.
• Assist with maintaining resort pathways, Nature Preserve trails, recreational areas, and surrounding landscape assets.
• Operate landscape maintenance equipment safely and efficiently to support department operations.
• Communicate equipment availability, repair timelines, and maintenance concerns to the Landscape Manager to support daily work planning.
• Coordinate equipment requirements for landscape projects, seasonal installations, and other property maintenance initiatives.
• Provide guidance to team members on routine equipment inspections, cleaning, refuelling, storage, and equipment care.
• Communicate professionally with equipment suppliers, repair providers, colleagues, and other resort departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in equipment maintenance, mechanical repair, fleet maintenance, or related field
• Experience performing preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, servicing, and mechanical repairs including maintaining service records, inventory, and maintenance schedules.
• Mechanical certification, equipment maintenance training, or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, snow removal equipment, landscape equipment, and irrigation systems is an asset.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and digital recordkeeping systems.
• A valid Canadian driver's license is required. A satisfactory driver's abstract is required as a condition of employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize maintenance requirements and work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to safe work practices, environmental standards, professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational requirements.
• Required to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or for an entire shift.
• Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, kneeling, and pulling.
• Must be able to move safely over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• May be exposed to varying weather conditions while working outdoors.
• May be required to work in narrow, confined, or elevated spaces and climb ladders.
• May encounter fuels, lubricants, waste fluids, hazardous materials, chemicals, and other substances associated with equipment maintenance.
• May be exposed to excessive noise from engines, machinery, and power tools.