Golf Course Equipment Mechanic (Greenskeeper III)

About this Position:

The Greenskeeper III serves as a Golf Course Equipment Mechanic within Portland Parks and Recreation.

This role is responsible for executing mechanical repairs, maintenance, and modifications on equipment utilized in golf course operations.

Additionally, the Golf Course Equipment Mechanic oversees others in the proper utilization of equipment. This position may entail maintenance of golf course greens, grounds, and facilities.

The Greenskeeper III directs, trains, and evaluates the work of others on equipment operation protocols to ensure adherence to grounds care standards.

As a Greenskeeper III, you will:

• Provide proper use and care of golf turf equipment operation.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain specialized golf course equipment.
• Rebuild engines, sharpen mowing reels, and bed knives.
• Provide daily maintenance and adjustment of equipment.
• Perform light welding.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Keep computerized records and purchase parts and supplies.
• Work effectively with industry representatives, salespeople, servicepeople, and fellow employees.
• Perform routine golf course maintenance.
• Apply a working knowledge of pesticide applications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with crews, other employees, and the public.
• Maintain a current Oregon Pesticide License.

STEP 1: Apply online between January 5, 2026 - January 19, 2026

Required Application Materials:

• Résumé
  • Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
  • Answers to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter; it will not be reviewed.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of January 19, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.

• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of January 26, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Early February 2026

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Late February 2026

• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.

Step 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.