Maintenance Mechanic

City of Forest Park • Forest Park, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive maintenance and general repair work on vehicles and equipment in the City's fleet; carries out work assignments as received from the Fleet Manager. This role involves scheduled preventive maintenance, general automotive repair, maintaining records, assisting with bidding specifications, and potentially operating equipment or performing other Public Works tasks. The position requires flexibility for shifts, emergencies, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• General knowledge of small engine repair, automotive repair, combustion and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of all the various systems associated with automotive-equipment, including fuel carburetion, fuel pumps, fuel injection, brakes, steering, transmissions, suspension, electrical, cooling, lubrication, air conditioning systems, ABS brake systems, and hydraulics.
• Ability to perform scheduled preventive vehicular maintenance.
• Ability to maintain a record system on the Preventative Vehicular Maintenance Program established and schedule maintenance as required.
• Thorough knowledge of the State laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles and trailers on the highways.
• Skill and care in the operation of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safe work practices when working with and around automotive equipment and automotive repair equipment.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy to heavy manual labor.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years paid/employed experience in motor vehicle repair work.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License-Class A from the State of Ohio, including a motorcycle endorsement, and the ability to drive at night with no restrictions.
• Must be able to be insured and remain insurable by the City’s insurance carrier if the position requires driving.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on all City-owned equipment such as oil changes, lubrication, motor tune-ups, diesel trucks and heavy equipment.
• Performs general automotive repair work on all City-owned equipment as needed, including installing or adjusting brakes, overhauling engines, carburetor repair, and replacing worn out or defective parts on motor vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains record system on Preventive Vehicular Maintenance program.
• Assists Fleet Manager in preparing bidding specifications for new equipment.
• May operate equipment or perform other work in Public Works Department as required.
• Must be willing to work shifts/emergencies other than normal business hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED