Grounds Equipment Mechanic

Performs specialized skilled journeyman level mechanical repairs and rebuilds to mowers and other related grounds equipment. Performing repairs and preventive maintenance and rebuilding component parts is required. Grounds Equipment Mechanics work in a centralized shop under the general supervision of the Ballpark Grounds Superintendent. The incumbents exercise independent judgment in determining the priorities for repair, method of repair and parts required.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years of experience with maintaining professional sports turf and/or golf course equipment including but not limited to reel mowers, bunker rakes, utility vehicles, tractors, rollers and other small engine equipment. Candidate will be able to demonstrate proficiency with computers and software, specialized knowledge and extensive expertise in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Candidate must be able to schedule and prioritize workload, maintain and manage inventory, adapt to flexible work shifts/times, thrive in a fast-paced and high-volume work environment, work in extreme outdoor environments and display strong initiative. Experience with welding and welding equipment is strongly desired but not required.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:

Adaptability

• Integrity

• Initiative

• Empathy

• Optimism

• Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.  The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Performs journeyman level repairs and welding on Grounds municipal equipment, inspects and diagnoses reported problems, orders required parts and supplies needed for repair, inspects repairs upon completion and completes necessary documents for entering into Fleet Management Information System

• Develops and maintains preventative predictive maintenance program.

• Maintains the shop area by inspecting and cleaning tools and equipment, emptying trash and recycle bins, sweeping and mopping floors.

• Formal Education/Knowledge:  Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.  Community college, vocational, business, and technical or correspondence schools are likely sources.  Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

• Experience:  Minimum one year experience in a related field

• Certifications and Other Requirements:  Valid Driver's License

• Reading:  Work requires the ability to read shop repair manuals, memos, e-mail, and work orders.

• Math:  Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

• Writing:  Work requires the ability to write repair orders, answer back to e-mail, and write memos and notes.

• Managerial:  Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.

• Policy/Decision Making:  Moderate

• The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.  There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.  More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized.

• Technical Skills:  Broad Application

• Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.

• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:  High

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. The purpose of interactions is primarily the sharing of information.

Grounds Equipment Mechanic Goals and Objectives

• Familiarize yourself with the equipment, operational SOP's and repair process.

• Learn, understand and become proficient with the fleet software system.

• Develop an understanding of specific needs for each piece of equipment (PM schedule, replacement cycle, future repairs, etc.)

• Seek training or certification opportunities (reel grinding, welding, hydraulic systems, etc.)

• Become familiar with seasonal maintenance cycles (overseeding, aerating, verticutting, etc.)

• Evaluate and develop a plan to perform required PMs on all pieces of equipment.

• Become familiar and participate in the Parks and Recreation Department Safety Program.