Equipment Mechanic II - Roads & Grounds

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic II works under the direction of the Supervisor in the Roads and Grounds department at West Virginia University. The position maintains and repairs mowing, snow removal, grounds, truck, specialty, and other roads and grounds equipment. It performs preventive maintenance and inspections, diagnoses and carries out repairs ranging from component replacement to major engine and system rebuilds, and investigates repair methods, parts availability, and costs. The mechanic also provides maintenance guidance to Roads & Grounds Workers and Landscape Construction Workers, assists with landscape projects and snow removal, and is responsible for using shop equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of mechanical experience maintaining and repairing grounds equipment, large construction equipment, and trucks of all sizes.
In addition to the mechanical experience, one of the following: two years of general trades building maintenance experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other craft trades; an associate degree in building maintenance or another craft trade; or completion of a two-year accredited vocational craft trades program. Equivalent combinations of related education and experience will be considered.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Demonstrated ability to perform skilled landscape tasks, lead work groups, and operate all types of grounds equipment.
Good general health and physical condition; ability to perform mathematical computations; climb heights over ten feet; work in inclement and extreme hot or cold weather; and work in uncomfortable, difficult, or cramped positions for extended periods.
Ability to work with others in stressful environments and with multi-craft personnel.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and ability to hear and interpret sounds and verbal instructions in the work area.
Ability to use logical problem-solving techniques and communicate effectively through written and oral instructions.
Ability to lift heavy or awkward objects that may exceed 75 pounds and meet strenuous physical demands, including heavy lifting, deep bending, and climbing.
Ability to wear a respirator.
Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality and average or above-average work standards.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and daily or weekly inspections on equipment.
Investigate repair methods, parts availability, and costs, and prepare paperwork for replacement parts in accordance with policy and procedures.
Repair and rebuild hydraulic pumps and motors and hydrostatic transmissions on roads and grounds equipment.
Initiate sharpening of rotary and reel mowers, including grinding and backlapping.
Provide direction to Roads & Grounds Workers and Landscape Construction Workers on preventive equipment maintenance.
Perform overhauls and repairs on gasoline and diesel engines, from part replacement through major engine rebuilds, including carbureted, fuel-injected, and turbocharged engines.
Overhaul and rebuild final drive systems, including transmissions, differential power take-offs, and hydraulic pumps.
Replace defective chassis parts and perform wheel alignments as needed after replacement.
Use and be responsible for shop equipment, including lifts, cranes, torches, welding equipment, hydraulic presses, reel grinding machines, pneumatic equipment, and metal lathes.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including magneto-type and computer-controlled electronic ignition systems, and replace wiring harnesses.
Troubleshoot and repair alternator- and generator-type charging systems.
Assist Landscape Construction Workers on landscape projects.
Assist with snow removal as required.