Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II (10785, Grade HT5)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission•Kettering, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks, and park-school recreation areas throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. In Prince George’s County, we are also responsible for developing the County’s public recreation programs. The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, Southern Region Parks Division seeks an experienced Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II. This position will report to Watkins Park Maintenance Yard. Under general supervision, the position will perform the full range of difficult, skilled mechanical work on a variety of gasoline, diesel, and electric-powered vehicles and power equipment. In addition, it will perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
Completion of an approved mechanical apprentice program; or four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair on automotive and/or heavy motor equipment.
Two (2) years of experience at the journey level.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within 12 months of employment.
Pass Commission medical examination.

Nice To Haves

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and determines the cause of equipment malfunction to identify the type and extent of necessary repairs.
Conducts technical research.
Performs difficult mechanical work.
Performs major repairs on cars, trucks, and other equipment. Major repairs include rebuilding, changing, aligning, and modifying components and assemblies of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles (e.g., engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, etc.) by fitting and installing parts needed (e.g., valves, pistons, gears, bearings, cylinders, etc.) to exacting tolerances, clearances, and specifications.
Connects, meshes, aligns, and adjusts systems to ensure proper operation.
Repairs electrical, mechanical, exhaust, fuel, lubrication, cooling, hydraulic, electronic, and computer utility system malfunctions.
Completes required administrative paperwork and record-keeping associated with service requests and inventory.
Follows all OSHA/MOSHA rules to ensure a safe work environment.
Replaces or overhauls brake and fuel systems, generators, alternators, starters, distributors, and electronic ignition systems.
Rebuilds and replaces brakes, lights, horns, belts, hoses, shock absorbers, ball joints, tie rods, mufflers, fuel pumps, and other parts.
Cleans and paints equipment.
Replaces broken parts.
Changes oil, filters, and fluids.
Lubricates moving parts.
Replaces or charges batteries.
Inflates, balances, changes, and rotates tires.
Adjusts brakes and clutches and tunes up engines.
Repairs vehicle emissions systems.
Drives motor vehicles to carry workers and haul tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Loads and unloads tools, equipment, supplies, and materials.
Set up tools and equipment.
Tows vehicles and equipment to the garage for repairs.
Reports for weather-related emergencies.
Attend trainings to maintain or attain certifications related to job functions
Works as part of a team to ensure a working and safe fleet for the various departments and operations.
Communicate and share information regarding diagnostics, repairs, and safety concerns with the supervisor and colleagues.