Equipment Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Physical ability to lift, ascend and descend stairs, climb, and sit or stand for extended periods to varying degrees.
• Ability to work primarily outdoors and be exposed to regional temperatures and weather elements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair O&M maintenance equipment, grounds vehicles, and support equipment.
• Perform routine grounds laborer functions as assigned by a Valiant Supervisor during staffing needs.
• Service and maintain equipment and vehicles, including checking, replacing, and adjusting components.
• Check fluid levels and lubrication and maintain equipment and vehicles to manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect equipment and vehicle systems, including transmissions, charging systems, tire pressure and wear, wiper blades, and battery electrolyte levels.
• Change oil and filters and lubricate and grease equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Inspect equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
• Maintain an inventory of parts and supplies and clean and maintain the work area.
• Cut lawns; trim and edge around walks, flowerbeds, and walls.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
• Rake and bag leaves and clean grounds by removing litter.
• Shovel snow from walks and driveways and spread salt and ice melt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs and water lawns and shrubs.
• Clean drainage ditches and culverts.
• Sharpen tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Repair equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, blowers, weed eaters, tractors, spreaders, snow-removal equipment, and other vehicles within the employee’s training and skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.