Grounds Mechanic

Skidmore College•Saratoga Springs, NY

About The Position

The Grounds Mechanic repairs and maintains grounds vehicles, equipment, machinery, and related mechanical components. Work includes diagnosing, repairing, testing, and adjusting gas, diesel, and electric equipment and its mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The employee may also perform essential groundskeeping duties, assist the operations mechanic, and operate vehicles or equipment as needed. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime or weekend work may be required with minimal notice. The hourly rate is $23.04 per hour, per the contract. Employment is contingent upon acceptable post-offer background check, physical, and drug-screen results.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use or learn basic computer functions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving up to 80 pounds occasionally with appropriate equipment and assistance.

Responsibilities

Comply with health and safety directives, including using required personal protective equipment.
Observe mechanical devices in operation and use diagnostic equipment and senses to locate causes of trouble.
Dismantle devices for diagnosis and replacement of defective parts according to original equipment specifications.
Examine and test parts for imperfections against original equipment specifications.
Perform work on gas, diesel, and electric equipment.
Adjust functional parts and control instruments, including engine parts, bearings, and wheel alignment.
Sharpen or replace blades, bars, and cutters.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Start and operate equipment to test performance.
Prepare fuel and oil mixtures for two-cycle equipment.
Lubricate vehicles and equipment and change oil and filters.
Operate vehicles when the regular driver or operator is unavailable.
Perform essential groundskeeper duties as directed.
Assist the operations mechanic as directed.
Notify the supervisor of problems or delays in accomplishing tasks.
Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.
Submit work-status, time, and material reports.
Maintain an interest in learning new ideas, an appropriate image and dress, and a high level of customer service.
Understand the proper use of chemicals used in job duties and be familiar with their Safety Data Sheets.
Attend employer-sponsored classes or seminars aimed at improving skills when required.