Grounds Mechanic

Repairs and maintains grounds vehicles, equipment, machinery, and related mechanical components, including engines, motors, transmissions, drive lines, wheels, brakes, tires, steering gears, fuel cooling/heating systems, ignition systems, electrical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, chassis, frame body parts, sensors, and gauges. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

SUMMARY 

Repairs and maintains grounds vehicles, equipment, machinery, and related mechanical components, including engines, motors, transmissions, drive lines, wheels, brakes, tires, steering gears, fuel cooling/heating systems, ignition systems, electrical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, chassis, frame body parts, sensors, and gauges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned within classification.

1. Comply with health and safety directives, including the use and/or wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the job classification
2. Observes mechanical devices in operation and uses senses and diagnostic equipment to locate  causes of trouble
3. Dismantles devices to gain access to diagnose and replace defective parts according to the original equipment specifications
4. Examines and tests parts to detect imperfections from original equipment specifications
5. Performs work on both gas, diesel, and electric equipment
6. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, including engine parts, bearings, and  wheel alignment
7. Sharpens and/or replaces blades, bars, and cutters
8. Repairs or replaces defective parts
9. Starts and operates equipment to test their performance
10. Prepares fuel & oil mixtures for use in 2-cycle equipment
11. Lubricates and changes oil and filters in vehicles & equipment
12. Operates vehicles as required when regular driver/operator is unavailable
13. Performs essential duties as Groundskeeper as directed
14. Assist operations mechanic as directed
15. Notifies Supervisor of problems or delays in accomplishing tasks
16. Initiates purchase order for parts and machines
17. Submits work status, time, and material reports
18. Maintain an interest in learning new ideas
19. Maintain an appropriate image and dress
20. Establish and maintain a high level of customer service

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability require.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to utilize or learn basic computer functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, or those who are not physically able, to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds with appropriate equipment and assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The College reserves the right to reassign all personnel as necessary in the event of an absence or emergency
• May be required to attend employer sponsored classes or seminars aimed at improving skills
• Understand proper use of chemicals used in the performance of position duties and be familiar with the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• May be required to work overtime or weekends with minimal notice

Hourly Rate: $23.04 per hour per the contract 

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check and physical and drug screen result.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.


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