Grounds Equipment Mechanic

SALARY

All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($7,288). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($7,657).

Under direction, maintains and repairs gasoline powered grounds maintenance equipment; repairs and maintains power and manual grounds equipment; and performs related work as required.

• Repairs and maintains push and riding mowers, yard vacuums, root cutters, stump grinders, tree chipper, trenchers, tractors, back hoe, edgers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, sweepers, and other equipment as needed.
• Repairs and replaces tires.
• Performs major diagnostic and repair work on low horsepower gasoline engines, including hydraulic hoses, installing new rings, rebuilding clutches, cleaning and overhauling carburetors, and replacing bearings.
• Repairs hydrostatic and gear-driven transmissions.
• Changes seals and hoses on hydraulic pumps.
• Performs tune-ups, including replacing parts, adjusting carburetors, and cleaning fuel injectors.
• Changes oil and filters.
• Sharpens mower blades, root and stump grinder teeth, power hedge clippers, and chain saws.
• Maintains stock; orders and picks up replacement parts.
• Cleans, adjusts, and replaces worn parts on equipment.
• Performs minor welding and fabricating to repair broken parts or to modify equipment for special uses.
• Operates machine shop equipment such as a drill press, lathe, arc welder, cutting torch, surface grinder, and hand tools.
• Sharpens and repairs hand gardening tools.
• Advises and demonstrates proper techniques for operation, servicing, and use of grounds equipment to grounds workers.
• Maintains maintenance records and records of repairs performed.
• Drives heavy grounds equipment and pickup truck and trailer to transport broken and repaired equipment and parts.

High school graduation or equivalent and any combination equivalent to two years of experience that is equivalent to full-time work in the general repair and maintenance of combustion engines, including some experience in the maintenance and/or repair of gasoline powered grounds equipment. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.

• Repair and maintenance of two and four cycle engines.
• Repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems.
• Appropriate safety precautions when working with electric motors.
• Appropriate safety precautions when working in close proximity to children.

• Operate machine shop equipment, such as a drill press, arc welder, cutting torch, lathe, surface grinders, and hand tools.
• Perform general mechanical repair and maintenance work on a variety of grounds and gardening equipment.
• Read and understand electric wiring diagrams and to repair electrical wiring systems.
• Perform moderate and heavy manual labor.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lead the work of others.
• Keep simple work records.

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications.

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