Parks & Recreation Maintenance Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the assigned supervisor, will provide preventative maintenance and perform skilled park facilities equipment repair.  Work also involves maintaining inventory and stock items (tools, supplies and equipment) for equipment repair and maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY

• Perform scheduled routine preventative maintenance functions. This includes, but is not limited to, servicing, adjusting, aligning, lubrication and cleaning of park maintenance equipment.

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep on all parks maintenance equipment,  to include repair and/or service, part replacement and minor equipment tune ups, etc.

• Maintain inventory of preventative maintenance parts and tools, maintain accurate records of preventative maintenance and maintain inventory on herbicides, fertilizers and all chemicals for the department.

• Receive, confirm and acknowledge receipt of goods.  Maintain shipping and receiving records for incoming and outgoing items.

• Maintain filing system for department inventory and purchase orders. Compile narrative or statistical information and may prepare standard reports.

• Coordinate repair of park maintenance equipment.

• Inspect, diagnose and repair park maintenance equipment.

• Perform basic grounds/building maintenance duties as required.

• The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of four (4) years experience in park maintenance and/or mechanical field with at least two (2) years of experience in mechanical repair of park maintenance equipment.

• Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid license while employed in this position.  Must obtain a Commercial driver's license, Class A, within 9 months from the date of hire.

• Must have knowledge of effective inventory control methods.

• Must have the ability to determine the repair and maintenance needs of park maintenance equipment.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English, and to maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Skill in the use of a variety of types of parks equipment including mowers, trailers, pumps small engines, power and hand tools, etc.

• Must have the ability to develop and maintain reports.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.

• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County

• Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid license while employed in this position.  Must obtain a Commercial driver's license, Class A, within 9 months from the date of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors.

• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.  Worker is also exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.

• Worker is exposed to wet concrete and mat surfaces while working.  Duties may be performed on surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, natural ground, ramps, stairs, and wooden decks.

• Worker is exposed to occasional vibration and noise factors while performing maintenance and repair duties.

• Worker is exposed to fumes/odors and hazardous chemicals.

• Work hazards, or potential work hazards, include exposure to electric motors, moving mechanical parts, and working on slick surfaces.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Worker uses a wide variety of hand tools and power tools in the performance of duties.

• Worker uses various electrical parts, appliance parts, and plumbing parts in the performance of many repair and maintenance jobs.

Bernalillo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.