Equipment Mechanic – Turf & Fleet Specialist

Oswegoland Park District; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

IMRF Pension

457 Retirement Plan

Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Wellness Programs and Incent

Job summary

Oswegoland Park District seeks a skilled Mechanic to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and vehicles used in golf, parks, landscaping, and other operations. You will perform major and minor repairs on gasoline, diesel, and electric-powered equipment and support across departments.

This role requires high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or several years of experience, with First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal training or 4+ years in mechanical repair required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on Park District vehicles and equipment.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and service records.
• Diagnose and repair gasoline, diesel, electric, and small-engine equipment.
• Maintain and repair turf and mowing equipment and non-guest vehicles.
• Maintain records of maintenance, parts, and service history.
• Assist across departments as needed.

Skills

Gasoline engines

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Small engines

Tool handling

Manuals & diagrams reading

Bilingual Spanish (desirable)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal training from accredited technical/vocational program OR 4+ years experience

First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 3 months

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand & power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Oswegoland Park District seeks a skilled Mechanic to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and vehicles used in golf, parks, landscaping, and other operations. You will perform major and minor repairs on gasoline, diesel, and electric-powered equipment and support across departments.

This role requires high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or several years of experience, with First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 3 months.