Mechanic

Duties

• Repairs, overhauls, and tunes up tractors and specialized equipment.
• Serves, overhauls and repairs manual and hydrostatic transmissions and power take off units.
• Repairs and rebuilds all tractor attachments and changes tires.
• Repairs tractor front end and steering mechanisms.
• Fixes brake systems and hydraulic mechanisms.
• Repairs electrical systems, overhauls starters and alternators.
• Performs general repairs to various types of equipment used at the Allegheny County golf courses and parks.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Golf Course operations equipment.
• Skills in: Equipment and engine repair and maintenance.
• Abilities to: Maintain and repair engines and specialized equipment such as aerators, hedge trimmers, lawnmowers, chainsaws trash pumps, snow blowers, snowmobiles, Zambonis and other equipment.
• Maintain and repair engines and specialized equipment such as aerators, hedge trimmers, lawnmowers, chainsaws trash pumps, snow blowers, snowmobiles, Zambonis and other equipment.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public.
• Work in a professional, courteous manner at all times.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent AND three (3) years of experience working on and repairing engines and/or equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Must possess a valid PA Driver’s License at time of hire.

Residency

Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference

Will be awarded to eligible candidates.