What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turf Mechanic/Maintenance Worker position at City of Fairfield (OH)?
The Fairfield Civil Service Commission is conducting an open competitive exam to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Turf Mechanic for the Golf Division in the Parks and Recreation Department. The exam will be conducted on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6pm in the Fairfield Community Arts Center, located at 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014.
Scope of the written exam will be 85 multiple-choice and True/False questions. A passing score of 70% is necessary to be scheduled for succeeding steps in the hiring process. In the event participants receive the same passing score, priority in the time of filing the application will determine the order in which their names will be placed on the Eligibility List.
Please apply online at www.fairfield-city.org, beginning Thursday, October 15, 2026. Deadline for applications is SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.
PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF TEST
Probationary Period: Twelve (12) months
Pay Range: $28.52 - $35.43 Hourly
The City of Fairfield is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit and services to the public that does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression.
This includes all City programs, activities, and hiring practices.
For the Commission:
Dana Kennedy- Civil Service
www.fairfield-city.org
EOE/ADA• Physically repairs and maintains all turf and park maintenance tools and equipment including mowers,
trucksters, tree spades, trailers, generators, weed eaters, chain saws, sprayers, top dressers, edgers, graders,
rotary tillers, etc.
• Diagnoses equipment, hydraulic, electronic and engine problems, performing overhauls or
tune-ups. Troubleshoots golf course irrigation systems. Sharpens cutting blades. Repairs braking systems.
• Maintains an efficient inventory of tools, parts and equipment necessary to meet needs of the Parks
Department. Keeps track of material ordered and received. Maintains working relationships with vendors.
• Safely utilizes equipment such as computerized reel grinder, welders, hydraulic and electronic testing
equipment.
• Trains and instructs other Parks Department employees on routine operation and maintenance of equipment
as appropriate.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and per applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.Analytical troubleshooting and repair skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. Successful completion of
Civil Service Examination. Valid driver's license. Experience with a variety of hand and power tools used in the
maintenance and repair of turf equipment. Some hands-on experience repairing equipment. High school diploma
or GED. Must secure a Commercial Driver's License within the probationary period.
Significant physical activity is required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, lift,
finger, grasp and feel. Requires regular use of hands and feet to operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with
hands and arms, often with repetitive motion. Requires lifting, pulling and carrying medium-to-heavily weighted
objects. Maximum unassisted lift is 100 lbs. Frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Requires ability to
communicate verbally in person, via telephone, radio and internet. Specific vision abilities include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and have the visual acuity
to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of
facilities or structures. Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal,
extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines using
measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Work is regularly
performed outside often in hazardous weather conditions. Requires riding and walking over the courses and
performing responsibilities in all kinds of weather: pleasant, inclement and hazardous. The employee occasionally
works in high, precarious places and/or remote places such as trenches, drywells, creek banks, hillsides, and other
areas that could cause claustrophobia. May require travel by car/truck and driving to distant sites. Ability to
react to warning signals, both visual and auditory. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts,
and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. May sometimes be exposed to fumes or
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment
is usually loud. Personal protective equipment is required.
The City of Fairfield is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit and services to the public
that does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information,
marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression.
This includes all City programs, activities, and hiring practices.
Scope of the written exam will be 85 multiple-choice and True/False questions. A passing score of 70% is necessary to be scheduled for succeeding steps in the hiring process. In the event participants receive the same passing score, priority in the time of filing the application will determine the order in which their names will be placed on the Eligibility List.
Please apply online at www.fairfield-city.org, beginning Thursday, October 15, 2026. Deadline for applications is SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.
PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF TEST
Probationary Period: Twelve (12) months
Pay Range: $28.52 - $35.43 Hourly
The City of Fairfield is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit and services to the public that does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression.
This includes all City programs, activities, and hiring practices.
For the Commission:
Dana Kennedy- Civil Service
www.fairfield-city.org
EOE/ADA• Physically repairs and maintains all turf and park maintenance tools and equipment including mowers,
trucksters, tree spades, trailers, generators, weed eaters, chain saws, sprayers, top dressers, edgers, graders,
rotary tillers, etc.
• Diagnoses equipment, hydraulic, electronic and engine problems, performing overhauls or
tune-ups. Troubleshoots golf course irrigation systems. Sharpens cutting blades. Repairs braking systems.
• Maintains an efficient inventory of tools, parts and equipment necessary to meet needs of the Parks
Department. Keeps track of material ordered and received. Maintains working relationships with vendors.
• Safely utilizes equipment such as computerized reel grinder, welders, hydraulic and electronic testing
equipment.
• Trains and instructs other Parks Department employees on routine operation and maintenance of equipment
as appropriate.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and per applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Civil Service Examination. Valid driver's license. Experience with a variety of hand and power tools used in the
maintenance and repair of turf equipment. Some hands-on experience repairing equipment. High school diploma
or GED. Must secure a Commercial Driver's License within the probationary period.
finger, grasp and feel. Requires regular use of hands and feet to operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with
hands and arms, often with repetitive motion. Requires lifting, pulling and carrying medium-to-heavily weighted
objects. Maximum unassisted lift is 100 lbs. Frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Requires ability to
communicate verbally in person, via telephone, radio and internet. Specific vision abilities include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and have the visual acuity
to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of
facilities or structures. Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal,
extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines using
measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Work is regularly
performed outside often in hazardous weather conditions. Requires riding and walking over the courses and
performing responsibilities in all kinds of weather: pleasant, inclement and hazardous. The employee occasionally
works in high, precarious places and/or remote places such as trenches, drywells, creek banks, hillsides, and other
areas that could cause claustrophobia. May require travel by car/truck and driving to distant sites. Ability to
react to warning signals, both visual and auditory. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts,
and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. May sometimes be exposed to fumes or
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment
is usually loud. Personal protective equipment is required.
The City of Fairfield is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit and services to the public
that does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information,
marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression.
This includes all City programs, activities, and hiring practices.
Salary : $29 - $35