Equipment/Vehicle Mechanic - Full Time, Year Round

Mohonk Mountain House; Butterville (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohonk Mountain House is seeking a full-time, year-round Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair a wide range of vehicles and equipment used at the resort, including snow removal support. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills, experience with different vehicle types, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include inspections, record-keeping, and collaborating with vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years old (or 20 with experience).

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all vehicles and equipment for Mohonk Mountain House/Smiley Brothers, Inc.
• Inspect and survey vehicles monthly for repairs or replacement.
• Keep records of vehicle services and inventory of parts.
• Assist with snow removal and on-call duties as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe shop and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Safe tool usage

Reading manuals/diagrams

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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Vehicle Mechanic - Full Time, Year Round

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2838

Salary Range: $29.00 To $34.00 Hourly

POSITION: Mechanic

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Grounds

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for completing assigned tasks within the Properties Division. This person will maintain, repair and create training checklists and train staff on all motorized vehicles and equipment used by Mohonk Mountain House/Smiley Brothers, Inc. while maintaining a clean, organized, safe work area including storage facilities, shop areas and any assigned work areas.

Those motorized vehicles and equipment include, but not limited to, cars, trucks, trailers, tractors, construction equipment (dozers, loaders, etc), snowmobiles and trail groomers, small power equipment (pumps, mowers, etc) golf course equipment (reel mowers, aerators, etc) generators, etc used by SBI/Mohonk Mountain House.

This person will also assist the Parks department with snowplowing and other construction as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Repair and maintain all vehicles and equipment used by Smiley Brothers, Inc. Mohonk Mountain House.
• Inspect and survey all motorized vehicles and equipment monthly to determine need of repair or replacement.
• Have comprehensive knowledge on how to repair and troubleshoot gasoline, diesel, and battery operated vehicles.
• Keep up a system of vehicles/equipment records, including inventory of parts and preventative maintenance program.
• Have the basic knowledge of golf course maintenance equipment and the operation it is tasked for.
• Aid with the vehicle and equipment purchasing process.
• Maintain records of licenses and safety inspections of over the road vehicles/equipment.
• Keep an inventory of supplies needed, obtain quotes, prepare and track purchase requests and when supplies are low and need to be reordered.
• Maintain records and perform regular vehicle inspections coordinated with other departments monthly.
• Select, match and fabricate parts and materials required to complete assigned projects.
• Perform minor auto body repairs.
• Develop and maintain a good report with outside vendors, including: body shops, heavy equipment repair companies, light and heavy truck shops, part suppliers, and recovery/tow businesses.
• Use computer type system to keep track of vehicle/equipment services, repair, and condition.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems on equipment.
• Perform inventory control and maintain order of all parts and materials used in the repair and maintenance of SBI vehicles and equipment.
• Clearly communicate results of efforts completed and in progress daily.
• Use all types of power and hand tools safely.
• Read and comprehend technical manuals, diagrams and blueprints.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and utilize new methods, materials, procedures and systems.
• Drive automatic and standard transmission vehicles in a safe and legal manner.
• Assist with snow removal
• Be on call to work during all systems shutdown or repairs.
• Keep shop area clean, organized, presentable, and safe.
• Handle hazardous materials as needed in the course of normal operations in a safe and workman like manner in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Work in a manner that will not endanger oneself or others.
• Work in tight, close quarters and extreme heat and cold for extended periods of time.
• Prepare administrative reports in a clear, logical manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
• Demonstrate organizational skills, proofreading skills, and produce well-written, error-free copies.
• Perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
• Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to 3.5 feet and 20 pounds from ground level to overhead, and carry a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 15 miles per day.
• Reach with two hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
• See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• See colors so as to recognize visual indicators.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of people.
• Work under high pressure situations, maintaining good personal composure.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to fill the demands of the operation, ability to work on short notice 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and during inclement weather.
• Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
• Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
• Be neat, clean and well groomed; maintain a good professional image to our customers.
• Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
• Maintain a pleasant personality under trying conditions and circumstances to our customers and co-workers both.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
• Demonstrated experience with maintenance and repair of vehicles and construction equipment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.