Mechanic Technician

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion; Working in cramped and uncomfortable positions; Loud noises; Temperature extremes; Fumes; Occasional risk of injury, including burns, cuts, punctures, from positioning equipment or materials.

While work is primarily performed in a garage environment, some work may occur out in the field and position holder may be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes, as necessary.

Shift

7:30am – 4:15pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and emergencies requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Garage Superintendent, the Mechanic Technician:

• performs work primarily on small engines and motorized power equipment
• Inspects, services and repairs motorized power equipment, including but not limited to:
  • lawnmowers
  • bush hogs
  • weed eaters
  • leaf blowers
  • edge trimmers
  • chain saws
  • hedge trimmers
  • leaf vacuums
  • snow blowers
  • tractors
  • small motors
  • generators
  • golf carts
  • electric carts
  • low-speed vehicles (lsv)
  • all-terrain vehicles
  • lifts
  • chippers
• Utilizes many strategies to diagnose the source and extent of the problem
• Identifies problems in increasingly complicated mechanical and electronic systems using diagnostic equipment
• Determines mechanical, electrical, and fuel problems and makes necessary repairs
• Performs routine engine maintenance, lubricates parts, replaces spark plugs, etc.
• Tests and inspects engines for malfunctioning parts
• Repairs or replaces worn, defective, or broken parts
• Disassembles, installs, and reassembles major parts, components and engines following repairs
• Documents inspections, test results, work performed, and parts used

In addition, this position:

• Models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers; Deals calmly and effectively with others in difficult situations
• Works well with other team members
• Advises supervisor of customer needs, delivers appropriate responses, and monitors progress towards reaching goals and objectives, as directed
• Reviews equipment issues, maintenance plans, and work performed with customers/clients
• Executes priorities in order to improve response time and reliability
• Maintains inventories of tools, materials, equipment, or products
• Submits requests for materials, supplies, or equipment to supervisor
• Performs work in-process and upon completion in compliance with instructions
• Ensures completion of work adheres to established practices, highest quality standards, and overall acceptability of work
• Maintains designated working areas in a safe and orderly manner continuously free of trash and debris

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; Kronos

Driver’s License — Preferred

Completion of postsecondary technical/skills training program and three to five years of motorized power equipment repair experience — Preferred.

Certification from the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) — Preferred

Preferred Education/Experience

High School + 5 Years

Associate’s Degree + 3 Years — Preferred

Completion of postsecondary technical/skills training program — Preferred

Certification from the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) — Preferred