Mechanic/Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY

Performs preventive maintenance and repair of electrically powered, gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, machines and vehicles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs tune-ups, lubrication, oil and filter changes, adjust or changes belts and hoses on all vehicles.
• Repairs a variety of problems including electrical systems, brakes, carburetors, engine and engine compression, clutch, transmission, injectors, differentials, pumps, muffler, hydraulic and power take-off operations.
• Sharpens or replaces blades on grounds equipment.
• Repairs all grounds equipment including snowplow equipment.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication is required.
• Performs preventive maintenance of vehicles, carts, and equipment.
• Performs inventory and requisition parts as required.
• Tracks repairs and maintenance.
• Assists with general maintenance.
• Assists with general grounds work.
  
• Operation of campus vehicles as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum Two years experience in vehicle repair and maintenance with 1 year of small engine repair. Must be able to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and install equipment from blueprints and schematics. Must be able to use hand tools, pneumatic tools, computer with excel or other database software, testing equipment, tire tools, press welders, and sanders.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is essential. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence is essential. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization is essential.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Class A, B, C, or E Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; -high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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