Farm Mechanic (Fleet Technician II)

Fairfax County•Herndon (Df04), VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Vehicle and Equipment Technician II to join one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, historic sites, and working farm facilities, FCPA offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact in the community. This position supports the equipment and facilities at Frying Pan Farm Park. Serves an active farm park environment and is responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of farm, grounds, lawn, and heavy equipment. Performs routine maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs while also responding to emergency equipment issues as needed. Responsibilities include tire service and replacement on a variety of vehicles and equipment, preventative maintenance scheduling, seasonal servicing, and implementing winter maintenance programs to keep equipment safe, reliable, and operational year-round. Maintains organized parts and service inventories, orders and tracks replacement parts and supplies, enters and monitors work orders, and follows up on open repairs to ensure timely completion and minimal downtime. In addition to shop responsibilities, operates farm machinery and equipment in support of daily operations and assist with general site maintenance, farming activities, facility upkeep, and occasional animal care duties as needed. Works closely with farm and maintenance staff and requires flexibility, teamwork, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic outdoor environment. Also serves as an equipment trainer on site.

Requirements

Proficiency in the diagnosis, adjustment and repair of all assigned vehicles and equipment systems.
Extensive knowledge of methods and tools commonly used by service technicians in the repair and maintenance of automotive and industrial equipment.
Extensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.
Ability to coach, counsel, train and evaluate employee performance to include safety policies, procedures and practices.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other County employees.
Ability to learn job related technical information, and to communicate such information to co-workers.
Completion of the tenth grade plus four years of experience in problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment.
Possession of a set of tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, and sockets and ratchets. Personal tools are required upon appointment.
Driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience working on agricultural, diesel, small engine, hydraulic, or heavy equipment systems
Experience with farm equipment and farming operations
Experience with hauling equipment on trailers
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Enjoy hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced environment
Take pride in preventative maintenance, organization, and safe operations
Adaptable and willing to assist with a variety of farm and park operations as needed
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

Repairs, services, inspects, removes, disassembles, rebuilds, adjusts, reinstalls, and aligns components such as: engines, transmissions, after-treatment exhaust systems, brakes, clutches, radiators, electrical/electric components, HVAC components, hydraulic system components, pumps, bearings, steering, suspension, axles, differentials, and sub systems for automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, off-road equipment, pumps, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
Performs general preventative maintenance care to vehicles and equipment including changing oil filters, lubricating chassis, replacing belts, hoses, tires, and other for diesel, internal combustion, and hybrid engines.
Performs general preventative maintenance on electric engine vehicles to include software updates, brakes, and tires.
Coordinates and makes emergency repairs on vehicles, equipment (includes off-road engineering equipment) off site and roadside.
Attends training and educational programs for fleet technicians.
Reviews documents such as safety regulations and policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Maintains awareness of new trends and technologies in the field of automotive repair.
Maintains the facility by cleaning vehicles and equipment, neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old/unused parts, sweeping areas, and collecting and emptying trash as needed.
Follows all environmental regulations, and disposes of chemicals, trash, etc. in designated areas.
Recycles when required.
May Serve as a lead worker over lower-level technicians.
Operates farm machinery and equipment in support of daily operations.
Assist with general site maintenance, farming activities, facility upkeep, and occasional animal care duties as needed.
Serves as an equipment trainer on site.