Service Technician - Mechanic

West Chester Township OH • West Chester Township, OH

11d • $26

About The Position

West Chester Township has an immediate need to fill a Service Technician – Mechanic role in our Community Services Department. The Service Technician/Mechanic serves in a labor role in West Chester Township government, responsible for performing routine maintenance and repair of Township vehicles and equipment.

This position prepares work orders and determines specific needs for such maintenance and repair based on the troubleshooting and diagnosing of such equipment, often times working with outside vendors and contractors for such maintenance or repair.

This position provides emergency field assistance for disabled equipment, and may also perform additional snow removal or other emergency township duties when necessary. This position focuses on the completion of such tasks so the finished product is completed properly, and is safe to use for all Township employees and residents.

This is a full-time position. The schedule is Monday-Friday with the working hours of 7:00am-3:30pm.

The rate of pay for this position is $26.08.

The Community:
This position provides the exciting opportunity to serve Ohio’s largest township and “One of America’s Best Places to Live.” West Chester is committed to superb customer service with an emphasis on integrity, fiscal responsibility and open communications. It is a lean and fiscally sound government known for providing exceptional services to a vibrant community.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years related experience
• CDL (Class A) – We will pay for your CDL!
• ASE Master Certifications
• Valid Driver’s License
• Independent judgement
• Knowledge of gas, 2-cycle, and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps & valves, and generators
• Ability to understand repair manuals, electrical diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams
• Working knowledge of best practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance and repair
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, such as dump truck, wheel loader, back-hoe, mini-excavator, skid steer, mowers, tractors, etc. as needed
• Ability to operate hand held machinery such as saws, pumps, propane kettles, compressors, sanders, generators, chain saws, etc.
• Ability to work with power hand tools and manual hand tools and building supplies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance and repair of Township vehicles and equipment.
• Preparing work orders and determines specific needs for such maintenance and repair based on the troubleshooting and diagnosing of such equipment
• Working with outside vendors and contractors for such maintenance or repair.
• Providing emergency field assistance for disabled equipment
• Performing additional snow removal or other emergency township duties when necessary.
• Completion of such tasks so the finished product is completed properly, and is safe to use for all Township employees and residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees