Mechanic (Small Engines)

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Grounds Mechanic Support 8 cemetery locations throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Position Summary The Small Engines Mechanic reports directly to the Operations manager and will demonstrate by example organizational core values in all dealings with families, staff, and internal/external contacts. The Lead Technician will also perform skilled repair and maintenance of primarily small engine equipment including but not limited to: lawn and landscape equipment (mowers, trimmers, chain saws), UTV’s, snowblowers, and other miscellaneous grounds equipment. This role will also coordinate skilled repair and maintenance of grounds heavy equipment including but not limited to: backhoes, mini excavators, dump trucks, mausoleum lifts, vault carts, and other cemetery vehicles. This role will also help support an education structure for the safe and proper operation, storage and handling of all equipment across all cemeteries. Operations · Effectively support lifecycle management of all grounds equipment at all Archdiocesan cemeteries. · Ensure the safe and efficient maintenance, repairs, operation, storage, and handling of grounds equipment and vehicles across all Archdiocesan cemeteries Team Development · Foster a collaborative, Family First Focus, and service-oriented work environment · Instruct others, as appropriate on safe and effective equipment operations including safe running, storage, and handling of cemetery grounds equipment · Help implement equipment safety checklists and procedures for all operating staff · Effectively communicate equipment status and prioritization of repairs to team members Family Service · Observe and reinforce organizational core purpose and values · Assist families on cemetery grounds or direct them to the appropriate person for help · Understand aspects of cemetery grounds operations and support the same as warranted and trained Administration · Ensure that all repairs and maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with federal and state laws/regulations & adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while working on equipment

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with considerable knowledge and experience with a variety of equipment types and brands
Experience maintaining and servicing small engine and heavy equipment through formal training and/or on-the-job equivalent experience as an equipment mechanic
Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions
Understanding the Order of Christian Funerals
Able to conduct oneself with a “Family First” approach
Possess a good-natured, flexible, and cooperative attitude
Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented particularly with record keeping
Possess strong time management skills
Safety-oriented and awareness of PPE, equipment safeguards, and safe practices
Able to perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
Familiar with federal and state laws/regulations applicable to equipment lifecycle management
Proficient in the use of computers, software, and technology
Valid state issued driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance is required.
Lift or carry objects weighing between 50-100 lbs.
Push or pull up to 300 lbs. with a wheeled cart
Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience in the cemetery and funeral industry is a plus
Leadership experience is also a plus
Small engine technical certificate preferred.
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively support lifecycle management of all grounds equipment at all Archdiocesan cemeteries.
Ensure the safe and efficient maintenance, repairs, operation, storage, and handling of grounds equipment and vehicles across all Archdiocesan cemeteries
Foster a collaborative, Family First Focus, and service-oriented work environment
Instruct others, as appropriate on safe and effective equipment operations including safe running, storage, and handling of cemetery grounds equipment
Help implement equipment safety checklists and procedures for all operating staff
Effectively communicate equipment status and prioritization of repairs to team members
Observe and reinforce organizational core purpose and values
Assist families on cemetery grounds or direct them to the appropriate person for help
Understand aspects of cemetery grounds operations and support the same as warranted and trained
Ensure that all repairs and maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with federal and state laws/regulations & adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while working on equipment