• Inspecting, testing, diagnosing, and repairing lawn maintenance equipment
• Sharpening mower blades, repairing diesel engines, and fixing brake lines
• Safely using hand and power tools and observing all safety protocols
• Setting up and operating shop equipment including rotary blade grinders, bed knives, reels, and pressure washers
• Operating lift equipment including hoists, front end loaders, fork lifts, and ski steers
• Attaching tow-behind implements to drive units and securing and maintaining trailer hitches
• Servicing and maintaining traction units including fuel systems, fuel injection systems, diesel and gasoline engines, and electric and electronic components
• Inspecting wheels, tires, and mounting hardware
• Tuning two and four-cycle engines
• Inspecting and repairing car bodies
• Safely driving, parking, and operating heavy equipment
• Preparing equipment for winter storage
• Disposing of unwanted or excessive explosives

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent; math and English credits an asset
• While not mandatory, completion of apprenticeship including 5,000 on-the-job hours and three 8-week in-school training sessions, is recommended

• Work outdoors and inside a shop
• Exposure to noise, fumes, dirt, and sharp implements; attention to safety is paramount
• Employers include independent repair shops, golf courses, sod farms, equipment rental firms, lawn care companies, landscaping companies, and government parks services

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $22.00 per hour. 

Turf Equipment Technician (421C)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Turf Equipment Technician (421C) may be for you!

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