Maintenance Mechanic

Essential Duties

• Works independently and with other department staff to perform the maintenance and repair of the Garden’s vehicle, cart, and equipment fleet.
• Works closely with the Manager of Site Operations to ensure the maintenance of the Garden’s equipment vehicles and tools, incorporating both a responsive repair and preventive maintenance approach that details an ongoing, actionable plan.
• Supervises the resources or directly performs regular, documented inspections to identify repairs and improvements required.
• Works within and assists with the ongoing use and improvement of work order/asset management program.
• Solves problems related to mechanical and electrical troubleshooting as part of vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Small scale fabrication or repair of steel frames, assembly racks, etc. to support ongoing operations.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to support both the goals of the department as well as the entire organization.
• May occasionally perform tasks related to facility or site maintenance including routine survey of the facilities and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required and 2 years of experience with general small engine, equipment and vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting that includes demonstrated experience in coordinating logistics and services required to provide full-service support.
• Practical, hands-on experience repairing and operating a variety commercial equipment and tools, including but not limited to landscaping equipment, tractors, skid loaders, HD trucks, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, which is subject to insurability and an annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report.

Success Factors

• Exemplifies the Gardens Core Values and has a true desire to collaborate with others to better a process, idea, or task.
• Embrace the Garden’s mission of plant conservation, education, and research.
• Strong knowledge of general maintenance disciplines.
• Ability to efficiently use a computer including online programs like asset management, work order systems, online sourcing and ordering of parts, and standard Microsoft applications like word and excel.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintains high standards and effective communications of the performance expectation for departmental staff.
• Able to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines.
• A self-starter who excels at problem solving and the ability to identify issues and consider multiple solutions.
• Enthusiastic learner who demonstrates a strong attention to esthetics detail.
• Decision making skills, time management skills and the ability to prioritize.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Requires frequent physical activity: lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., team lifts of items over 50 lbs is occasionally required, frequently traverses varied terrain, and travels across Garden in vehicles.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment.
• Work Environment: Office environment and Garden grounds. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Equipment: General office equipment, two-way radio, multiple types of vehicles, basic hand power tools.