Turf Equipment Technician

JOB TITLE:                 Turf Equipment Senior Mechanic

CLASSIFICATION:    Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:        CRE/Golf

SUPERVISOR:          Foreman & Golf Manager

SALARY:                    $52,906 to $74,067 Annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION                                                                                                  

Make mechanical repairs to a variety of gasoline and diesel equipment for the golf course, parks, forestry, cemetery, and other City equipment.  Repair mechanical difficulties in related equipment.

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                              

•  Repair small mechanical equipment for the golf course, parks, forestry, cemetery, and other City departments.
• Analyze failures; determine problems and causes; recommend solutions.
• Perform general overhauling, engine rebuilding, and tune-ups involving gasoline and diesel engines.
• Change and repair tires; perform safety inspections on vehicles; report safety and repair work.
• Replace worn parts; adjust and repair brakes, steering systems, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and drive-train mechanisms; diagnose electrical components.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects and problems with a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Fuel, grease, and lubricate small equipment; ensure proper fluid levels.
• Perform arc and gas welding and fabrication services; perform maintenance of small equipment; sharpen reels, bedknives and blades.
• Operate a variety of shop machinery including tire machines, welders, grinders, and equipment lifts.
• Repair wiring, hydraulics, and air-conditioning systems.

Working Environment:

Shop environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; work in confined spaces.  Outside environment, working on equipment that breaks down in field. Inclement weather conditions.  Work irregular hours including assigned overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                               

• Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of Turf Maintenance shop area.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•          Knowledge of operational characteristics of small equipment and related tools.
•          Knowledge of repair of internal combustion engines, ignition, brake, fuel, hydraulic, and cooling systems.
•          Knowledge of welding and related equipment.
•          Knowledge of automatic and manual transmission repair theory of operation.
• Knowledge of steering mechanisms and front-end assemblies.
•          Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
•          Skills to independently perform difficult and complex work activities in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel equipment.
•          Skills to diagnose problems and repair automotive, construction, electrical, hydraulic, and other mechanical equipment.
•          Skills to perform major and minor tune-ups.
•          Skills to perform required maintenance of equipment including lubrication and general servicing.
•          Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
•          Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
•          Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

        QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Required:

High school diploma or GED.

Preferred:

Three (3) years of experience in small equipment used in the City operations including golf course, parks and cemeteries.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

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