Park Maintenance Mechanic

The Park Maintenance Mechanic performs skilled mechanical and maintenance work involving the inspection, repair, servicing, and adjustment of parks turf-type equipment, small engines, pumps, ski hill lifts, ski hill conveyors, vehicles, and related systems. The position supports the safe and efficient operation of parks and recreation facilities by ensuring equipment and machinery are in proper condition.

1. Disassemble, repair, overhaul, and reassemble operating parts of engines, pumps, motors, and other equipment including ski lifts, snowmaking machines, and other Parks-related equipment.

2. Monitor, maintain, repair, and make improvements to various machinery such as motors, pumps, valves, generators, and air compressors.

3. Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repair and preventive maintenance on licensed automotive equipment and trucks.

4. Inspect, maintain, and repair nonlicensed Park equipment, including mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, seeders, loaders, plows, trailers, or other specialized equipment.

5. Repair or rewire automotive electrical lighting, charging, and starting systems and install equipment such as two-way radios.

6. Perform welding and cutting operations with arc welder, MIG welder, or acetylene torch to modify or redesign existing equipment as well as design and build specialized equipment.

7. Organize and prioritize equipment repairs and maintenance; assist in preparing equipment budget.

8. Assist in ordering, receiving, and issuing equipment parts and maintain accurate records.

9. Instruct temporary and regular employees on the proper operation, adjustment, safety, and maintenance of Park equipment.

10. Perform snow and ice control and removal procedures, including plowing, sanding, spreading deicing chemicals, loading trucks, hauling snow, shoveling sidewalks, or assisting in the maintenance of snow removal equipment.

11. Perform other such duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.

Graduation from high school or GED certification supplemented by two (2) years related specialized education or vocational and mechanical equipment training and a minimum of one (1) years experience in the maintenance field including the repair of specialized mowers, automotive, and industrial equipment; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Ability to work varied schedules to accommodate Parks and Recreation operations.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class A commercial drivers license.

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime as required.

• Skill in the assembly, installation, and repair of machinery and equipment.

• Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the mechanical trades.

• Knowledge of mechanical parts and operation of automotive equipment.

• Knowledge of automotive equipment repair and of the principles of internal combustion engines.

• Knowledge of mechanical parts and operation of self-propelled and hand-powered lawn mowers.

• Skill in the use of bench and hand tools, machines, and equipment of mechanical trades.

• Knowledge of metal working, welding, machinist, and related mechanical trade operation.

• Knowledge and ability in the operation of some types of light and heavy equipment.

• Knowledge of electrical equipment and instrumentation.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with hazardous materials and general maintenance operations and the ability to take proper safety precautions.

• Ability to work from sketches and blueprints and to understand and carry out effectively oral and written instructions.

• Ability to read and understand schematics, hydraulic flow charts, and other mower and light equipment repair manuals.