Airport Grounds Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs

City of Lakeland; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Lakeland is seeking an experienced journey-level Maintenance Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain grounds and airport maintenance equipment. You will work on diesel, electric, and gasoline-powered machines, mowers, and utility vehicles, following factory manuals and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, performing major repairs, maintaining records, and supporting emergency Storm Team duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of journey-level maintenance mechanic or small equipment operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes diagnosis of failed components to find the reason for failure before ordering parts or tearing down equipment, reducing unnecessary parts purchases, repeat repairs, and excessive equipment downtime.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various grounds and airport maintenance equipment, including diesel, electric, and gasoline-powered equipment, mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and other mechanical equipment.
• Trains in preventive maintenance, proper cleaning, and safe equipment operation.
• Verifies equipment warranty status prior to performing repairs, when applicable.
• Obtains supervisor authorization for major repairs and reviews equipment repair history before proceeding with repairs.
• Performs repairs to brake systems (hydraulic and mechanical), electronic ignition systems, diesel and gas fuel injection systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, engines, transmissions, and other related items.
• Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related parts, including valves, pistons, piston rings, main bearing assembly, cooling, and fuel systems on motor-driven equipment.
• Repairs and overhauls air compressors, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Maintains a preventive maintenance program for assigned equipment in accordance with established schedules and manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment condition, preventive maintenance, repairs, parts and materials used, labor performed, and associated costs in the City’s work order or equipment maintenance system.
• Inspects equipment for performance and performs field or emergency repairs as necessary to minimize equipment downtime.
• Installs and repairs irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads, valves, and both galvanized and PVC pipelines, and maintains automatic sprinkler systems.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• Performs Storm Team support responsibilities in the event of an emergency.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

The City of Lakeland is seeking an experienced journey-level Maintenance Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain grounds and airport maintenance equipment. You will work on diesel, electric, and gasoline-powered machines, mowers, and utility vehicles, following factory manuals and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, performing major repairs, maintaining records, and supporting emergency Storm Team duties as needed.