Parks Maintenance Mechanic Assistant

City of Apache Junction; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Apache Junction is seeking a Parks Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, maintenance and repairs on park equipment and small tools. Work includes inspecting, diagnosing and correcting minor mechanical problems and assisting with shop operations.

You will also order and deliver parts, support inventory control, and ensure safety procedures are followed while maintaining a safe work environment in a dynamic park setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year paid experience diagnosing, maintaining and repairing minor mechanical issues on vehicles and equipment.
• Valid driver's license required to operate a vehicle in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair minor mechanical problems on park equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on trucks and equipment under supervision.
• Maintain the parks shop, employee lounge, storage buildings and yard.
• Order, pickup and deliver parts, materials, fuel and equipment.
• Assist with inventory control and monitor use/purchase of items.
• Support city policies and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Cooperative relationships

Preventive maintenance

Task prioritization

Repair cost estimation

Inventory control

Safety & independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year paid experience in diagnosis, maintenance and repair of minor mechanical issues on vehicles, machinery, small tools and equipment

Job description

Description

(Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.02 - $22.08/hour)

Positions assigned to this class perform preventative, maintenance and repairs on park related maintenance tools, and equipment. Assists in the organization and maintenance of the shop and equipment yard. Inventory control and supplies delivery and pick up. May assist with major park events and landscape maintenance as needed.

Essential Duties

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks may vary over time depending on the city's needs.

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled service and maintenance of all minor repair work on park equipment which includes inspecting, diagnosing and correcting all minor mechanical problems.
• Perform minor repairs on trucks and equipment under the direction of the Parks Maintenance Mechanic.
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance of the parks shop, employee lounge, storage buildings and storage yard.
• Order, pickup and delivery of parts, materials, fuel and equipment related to the shop, maintenance yard and other park facilities as assigned.
• May assist in maintaining inventory control, monitor and track use and purchase of inventory items. Monitor vehicle mileage and hours.
• Support the City's policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Must possess a high school diploma or GED and one (1) year paid experience in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of minor mechanical issues on vehicles, machinery, small tools and equipment.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge

• City and Department procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Methods, techniques, and the operational characteristics of automotive mechanics, parks equipment and tools.
• Safety procedures; proper use of equipment, tools and personal protective equipment.

Skills

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Preventative maintenance and repair, operating park maintenance equipment including but not limited to small power tools, mowers, welders, and gators.
• Assessing, prioritizing and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
• Mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs and assist in the maintenance of a variety of shop and repair records.
• Inventory control and ordering supplies, pickup and delivery of parts and fuel.
• Creating and maintaining a safe environment; working independently with little or no supervision.

Pre-employment Requirements

Candidates who are selected for appointment may be required to be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet the transportation needs of the position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is performed in a shop or out of doors and may involve climbing ladders. Requires moderate exertion and lifting carrying objects up to 100 pounds, repeated bending, stooping. Requires visual and manual dexterity and precision measurements and continuous repetitive arm, hand and eye movement. May be exposed to high voltage and hazardous chemicals. Work schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours during emergencies.

The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please click here for more information.