Parks Mechanic

Adams County; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of tasks involving the repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered equipment. This role requires expertise in diagnosing mechanical issues, performing overhauls, and ensuring equipment operates efficiently. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, delivering excellent service while adhering to safety standards. Join a dedicated team and contribute to maintaining essential equipment that supports community services and infrastructure. If you have a passion for hands-on work and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in repair and maintenance of construction and agricultural equipment.
• Specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas and diesel equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on gasoline and diesel equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on various equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Repair and maintenance of gasoline engines

Repair and maintenance of diesel engines

Electrical system diagnostics

Hydraulic systems maintenance

Welding and fabrication

Preventive maintenance procedures

Customer service

Education

Specialized training in equipment maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties involved in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered maintenance equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance on gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.
• Perform minor and major overhauls of equipment, engines, and other major drive train components.
• Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on County diesel and gasoline-powered equipment, including utility vehicles, mowers, tractors, and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical system components, ignition systems, electronic controls, starters, and batteries.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair, and recondition hydraulic systems and high-pressure water systems, including pumps, valves, rams, hoses, and motors.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches.
• Repair and replace components such as generators, distributors, relays, switches, and light systems.
• Repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disk pads, machine drums and rotors, hydraulic and air brakes.
• Weld, braze, solder, and cut steel, stainless steel, and aluminum by torch, electric arc, mig welder, and plasma cutter; manufacture components to improve the operation of equipment.
• Repair and maintain sanders, plows, and related snow removal equipment and systems.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools; ensure compliance with established safety procedures; maintain and repair shop equipment.
• Operate dump trucks with equipment trailers and other equipment and vehicles.
• Determine priority of repairs.
• Maintain inventory control of shop tools and specialized shop equipment.
• Maintain work time and material records.
• Respond to service calls.
• Respond to work during snowstorms as scheduled.
• Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials; order and pick up parts; maintain parts inventory.
• Assist in the operations of the rental facilities within the Regional Park, which may include night and weekend shift work.
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients, staff, and patrons of the Regional Park facilities.
• Track, repair, organize, and assign keys and door hardware for the Parks Department.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered parks maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Procedures of preventive maintenance related to equipment and vehicles.
• Operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of park maintenance equipment used in County government.
• Utilize the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in welding and fabrication work.
• Utilize all tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Acknowledge operational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of assigned work.
• Safe work practices.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Operate computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Operate a full range of equipment necessary to perform assigned duties in a safe and effective manner.
• Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.
• Perform journey level equipment mechanical work including the diagnosing, troubleshooting, fabricating, and repair of park equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.
• Use a variety of equipment maintenance tools and equipment.
• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide own tools.
• Read and understand various manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

• Experience:
  • Three (3) years of journey level experience performing repair and maintenance of construction, lawn and agriculture equipment.
  • Three (3) years of experience in repairs of gasoline, diesel and electric engines.
• Education and Training:Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including completion of specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.
• License or Certificate:
  • Obtain and maintain two (2) required ASE certifications within one year of employment
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date, a valid Colorado commercial driver's license - class "B". A current copy of applicant's motor vehicle record must be provided at time of interview.
    • Adams County is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to conduct pre-employment drug screens, background checks and motor vehicle record checks. A successful candidate must pass all of the above, including a DOT physical and criminal background check.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 100 pounds.
  • Exposure to noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, vibration, dust, toxic waste, and mechanical hazards are common.
  • Availability for shift work, on-call and nights/weekend shift work is a pre-requisite.