Equipment Mechanic II

POSITION TITLE: Equipment Mechanic II

JOB CODE: 456C

DIVISION: Operational Support

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Classified Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance Services

WORKDAYS: Annual Operational Employees

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Maintenance Services

PAY GRADE: Rank C (NW03)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Schedules, tracks and completes all repair and preventive maintenance work in the equipment repair shop; provides direction and training to assigned employees.

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or HSE required
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia driver's license: CDL endorsement preferred
• Experience:
  
  2 years of experience in repair of light and heavy lawn equipment.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; walking, standing, kneeling, negotiating stairs and ladders, lift and transport 75 pounds over short distances.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; computer skills; knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of the operation and repair of heavy and light maintenance department equipment, as well as vehicles; welding skills; organizational skills; leadership.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Promotes good relations and displays a positive image with customers, the public and peers.
• Provides direction to assigned Maintenance Helper and or/ Equipment Mechanic I to ensure all assigned tasks are completed promptly and accurately; provides feedback to supervisor in the event of any areas of non-performance.
• Provides periodic 24 hours a day, seven days a week on-call support.
• Operates and maintains in a safe manner, the Department's heavy and light equipment, as well as vehicles; equipment includes, but is not limited to, mower, tractor, bulldozers, chain saws, blowers, and similar implements.
• Ensures assigned equipment repair work is accurately completed in a timely manner.
• Implements, designs, and builds tools as required.
• Performs welding on minor fabrication projects.
• Completes and submits all paperwork for computerized maintenance database, as well as to meet all State and local requirements, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains the proper inventory of materials in the shop to ensure prompt repair of the equipment.
• Takes proper care and maintains vehicles, all tools, and equipment necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position as well as to ensure maximum usage.
• Plans and stages all materials, supplies and equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Initiates and completes assigned projects in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reports immediately any issues that may have an impact to school or employee safety to the appropriate administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.