PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II - Mechanic

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #203: PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II - Mechanic

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation/Parks Operations

WORK LOCATION: 901 Fairgrounds Road

HIRING RANGE: $17.64 to $27.47/Hour

PAY GRADE: "G"

DAYS WORKED: Varied

HOURS WORKED: 40 Hours/Week

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the mechanical equipment of the department.

Works under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent, Assistant Parks Superintendent and/or Greens Supervisor and Parks Maintenance Worker IV - Mechanic.

Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, divisions, departments, officials, and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the city.

Carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors.

Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.

Tests, services, diagnoses problems, and repairs mechanical equipment properly and in a timely manner.

Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.

Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.

Cuts and welds metal and performs body repair, touch up and related work.

Changes and repairs tires and tubes on equipment.

Evaluates status of mechanical equipment, and performs or schedules needed repairs.

Conducts various analyses and inspections of mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.

Requisitions equipment, parts, and supplies used for mechanical system maintenance.

Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate. Repair in field or set up for transport.

Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and

mechanical equipment.

Works closely with Vehicle Maintenance on repairs and or service preformed on units with COF unit numbers.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

This position requires a baseline audiometric examination.

Extensive background checks required.

Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.

Valid driver's license with CDL endorsement, with acceptable driving record for past three years or state of current residency, or ability to obtain CDL within one year of date of hire.

Two (2) years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Thorough knowledge of small engine mechanics; consi