Parks Mechanic

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a skilled equipment mechanic to maintain and repair gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered maintenance equipment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with various maintenance equipment and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Welding

Electrical systems maintenance

Hydraulic systems repair

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Welding tools

Mechanic's hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

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.