Equipment Servicer-General Services

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking an Equipment Servicer in the General Services department. This full-time Civil Service role performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on motor vehicles and related power equipment, including heavy-duty equipment, under close supervision.

You will inspect fluids, replace oils and filters, lubricate, clean vehicles, and document work in the fleet management system.

Qualifications

• Eighth Grade education and verifiable work experience performing routine maintenance on motor vehicles and/or equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on motor vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect and add fluids to vehicles and equipment and lubricate all vehicles and equipment.
• Change oil and filters and repair tires.
• Clean and wash vehicles, equipment, motors and chassis.
• Refer any unusual or non-routine maintenance work to appropriate personnel.
• Document maintenance and repair in the fleet management system.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Park and deliver motor vehicles and equipment.
• Clean shop and work areas and care for tools.
• Maintain repair and maintenance logs and records.
• May be required to communicate directly with fleet coordinators.

Skills

Gasoline and diesel engine components

Chassis and vehicle parts lubrication

Lubricants and oil types handling

Tire changer, air gun, car lift,Safety

Education

Eighth Grade education

Tools

Gasoline and diesel engine components

Chassis and vehicle parts lubrication

Lubricants and oil types handling

Tire changer, air gun, car lift, safety equipment

Job description

Position Description

This position announcement is for Equipment Servicer - General Services, a full-time Civil Service position in the Metro General Services department. Under close supervision, The Equipment Servicer performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on motor vehicles and related power equipment to include maintenance on heavy duty equipment. Performs related duties as required.

This announcement may be used for day or evening shift opportunities

The men and women in Metro’s General Services Department are there to make sure the rest of government works. From ensuring that our city’s vehicles run safely and smoothly, to keeping city buildings up to par to providing printing services and more. General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.

Typical Duties

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on motor vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect and add fluids to vehicles and equipment and lubricate all vehicles and equipment.
• Change oil and filters and repair tires.
• Clean and wash vehicles, equipment, motors and chassis.
• Refer any unusual or non-routine maintenance work to appropriate personnel.
• Document maintenance and repair in the fleet management system.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Park and deliver motor vehicles and equipment.
• Clean shop and work areas and care for tools.
• Maintain repair and maintenance logs and records.
• May be required to communicate directly with fleet coordinators.

Minimum Qualifications

Eighth Grade education and verifiable work experience performing routine maintenance on motor vehicles and/or equipment

Licenses Required

• Valid Driver License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience working with gasoline and diesel engine components
• Experience with chassis and vehicle parts and their lubrication requirements
• Experience with the various weights of oils, grease and lubricants using hand and air tools
• Experience using a tire changer, air gun, motor vehicle, car lift, safety equipment and related tools and equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Benefits - Full-time, Civil Service positions

• 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 Paid Holidays per year

Benefits - Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions

• 20 vacation days per year
• 3 Personal days per year
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 paid holidays per year

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.