Trades Specialist - Small Engine Repair I

Washington Elementary School District 6•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, incumbent(s) manages the District’s small engine equipment by maintaining, installing, and updating current equipment including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, chainsaws, edgers, generators, trash pumps, etc. Incumbent(s) provides ongoing training to facility managers on lower level tasks pertaining to maintenance and preventive maintenance of these small engines.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired
Five years of verifiable small engine repair experience with continuously increasing technical responsibilities
Valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License prior to hire
Understanding of small engine design, troubleshooting, and repair
Understanding and proficiency in reading schematics related to small engine repair
Reading technical manuals, specifications, and manufactures technical updates
Identifying and proficiently using the tools and equipment necessary for proper maintenance
Comprehending and proficiently implementing systems options to maximize useful life of equipment
Understanding and proficiently applying minor repair functions in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, etc.
Scheduling and monitoring work performance
Setting up and maintaining records
Using computer software related programs
Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Nice To Haves

Possesses credential(s) from an accredited trades school
Seven years of verifiable small engine repair experience with continuously increasing technical responsibilities
Valid Arizona Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Cleans, sharpens and lubricates a variety of motorized equipment for the purposes of ensuring units are operating safely and correctly.
Diagnoses and repairs problems and/or failures in a wide variety of equipment for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and replacement needs.
Performs routine and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of required tools and equipment.
Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
Fabricates metal parts as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
Assists other trades personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Oversees the District’s small engine equipment to include evaluating current equipment, participating in short and long term capital planning, meeting with vendors to review needs, outcomes of inspections, and identifying and resolving related problems.
Records and submits all required job task information including, materials, labor hours, and ‘action taken’ on District work order system.
Reviews assigned tasks in District work order system to ensure incumbent is aware of all outstanding work orders.
Performs periodic and random inspections of small engine equipment.
Maintains inspection reports and records and advises supervisor of deficiencies and remedial efforts to improve deficiencies.
Develops, updates, and maintains posted operating instructions for some small engine equipment.
Coordinates technical writing and placement of instructions at District facilities with standards set forth by supervisor.
Performs other duties as required.