Vehicle Mechanic

The Vehicle Mechanic maintains and enhances the Park District's Fleet (vehicles and equipment), as assigned, by performing skilled work in a manner which results in a quality product and/or program consistent with District policies.

1. Performs Master level skill/trade work in Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles and Equipment.
2. Has extensive knowledge and performs considerable skilled work on Police Vehicles, Light Trucks, SUVs, and Sedans.
3. Performs considerable skilled and semi-skilled work in a responsible manner by exercising independent judgment and demonstrates initiative, creativity, and leadership. Reports task accomplishments to supervisors and anticipates problems.
4. Performs complex mechanical repairs and rebuilding work on vehicles and equipment beyond first echelon of maintenance.
5. Ability to Instruct/train other employees in the trade/skill or operation of a wide range of tools/equipment.
6. Coordinates and completes projects on time and budget.
7. Can operate at least two pieces of the following equipment:
• Trucks; tractors; construction equipment; front-end loader; backhoe; utility vehicles; excavator; bulldozer; grader; special skilled-trade tools.
8. Has strong diagnostic skills with extensive wiring schematic background.
9. Performs duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action, and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
10. Informs supervisor of key issues promptly
11. Provides work direction, changes work assignments, and corrects work activity of other employees, as assigned.
12. Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least three years of skilled-level experience. Completion of an approved course in the specific trade or skilled area from an accredited technical school
• Valid Ohio driver's license, Class A CDL Preferred
• ASE Master Technician in Automotive required or dealer/manufacturer training applicable to trade or specialized fields will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to perform variable physical requirements of park maintenance work.
• Considerable experience in and knowledge of equipment operation, equipment maintenance, vehicle maintenance which are ordinarily obtained by experience in a technical capacity and above those of a technician’s position qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Filing Deadline: Open until filled