Mechanic

About the role

Responsible for the repair and overhaul of weed eaters, chainsaws, mowers, skid loader, 2 & 4 cycle engines, hydraulics and hydraulic pumps, and other light and heavy-duty machinery and motor vehicle fleet.

Supports the Village's mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles unit and inspects parts.
• Repairs or replaces parts as needed.
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, pumps, mowers and other machinery.
• Performs Missouri State vehicle inspections for all JKV vehicles and brings them into compliance.
• Completes preventive maintenance on autos, buses, and other equipment.
• Repairs and is knowledgeable about air conditioning systems.
• Accountable for machinery, vehicles, power tools and supplies as issued.
• Inspects and repairs electrical system of vehicles or equipment.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Utilizes the preventative maintenance schedule for all vehicles and power equipment.
• Installs and repairs safety equipment, light bars, emergency beacons, and related vehicle wiring.
• Performs diagnostic testing, preventive maintenance and repair on wheelchair lifts and ramps.
• Diagnoses, repairs, rebuilds or replaces various types of hydraulic equipment such as pumps, hoses, cylinders, jacks and other related parts including hydraulic drive systems and related components.
• Fabricates and/or reconstructs equipment by using gas, arc, mig, or other welding methods.
• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains snow removal equipment such as snow blows, pumps and blowers.
• Maintains mechanic shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition while keeping inventory and ordering necessary parts.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Missouri Class B CDL Drivers license, ASE in air conditioning, suspension & steering, and brakes or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, MO motor vehicle inspection certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, DOT physical and drug screen, DOT required annual testing.
• Knowledge and Skills: Basic computer skills required, must be able to supply own tools, excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and follow instructions, ability to withstand power equipment noises, minimum of three years Mechanic experience preferred, ability to speak, read and write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.

Special Working Conditions

• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme cold temperatures, extreme heat temperatures, noise, vibration, hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals, air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids, required to wear a respirator when performing certain tasks, required to function in narrow aisles or passageways, may need to stoop/bend, kneel, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift with regular or repetitive motion, pick up, pinch, type with fingers, grasp with fingers and palm, may need to feel attributes of an object such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips, talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine discriminations in sound, repetitive motions, making substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Supervision Received

Frequent supervision from Manager of Grounds or Senior Mechanic.

Supervision Given

Occasionally instructs and trains others regarding care, use, maintenance and operation of existing and new equipment and tools.