Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

SUMMARY: Seeking a skilled Mechanic to perform mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of the Park Board's fleet of vehicles and equipment (including commercial motor vehicles). Skilled work includes, but not limited to: electrical systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, transmissions, and gas/diesel engines. Mechanic performs work in a timely manner to ensure safe, economical, efficient and timely equipment operation and longevity.

The Equipment Shop operates with Mechanics working in two shifts. Employees are assigned to work day shift hours (7:00AM- 3:30PM, Monday
- Friday) or night shift hours (3:00PM- 11:30PM, Monday
- Friday) based on seniority.
Current vacancy is for one night shift Mechanic (3:00PM- 11:30PM), Monday through Friday.

Auto Mechanic (Day): $40.72- $45.70 per hour (wage level based on ASE certifications)

Auto Mechanic (Night): $43.66- $48.68 per hour (wage level based on ASE certifications)

Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community!

We are seeking employees who love nature, people, and fun.

Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play, and work!

• Perform detailed preventive maintenance to complex systems by following service manuals, established maintenance schedules and procedures on small equipment, attachments, vehicles, and light and heavy duty trucks and equipment.
• Perform failure diagnosis and repairs to complex systems using, diagnostic equipment and procedures on medium duty and heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment.
• Perform emergency and planned repairs which are sometimes outside and in remote locations.
• Perform setup and decommissioning of new and old vehicles and equipment.
• Document and records all repairs and parts used using the fleet management information system.
• Perform State & regulated inspections, test and operation to ensure safe and proper operation on all MPRB vehicles, trucks and equipment.
• Use diagnostic tools related to light and heavy vehicles. For example, Snap-on Pro link or Solus, Ford Rotunda, Cummins Insite.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

• Successful completion of an 18 to 24 month vocational-technical program in vehicle maintenance/repair or equivalent.
• Three years of Automobile, Heavy Truck or Equipment repair experience, which has included one year with medium or heavy-duty vehicles and diesel engines.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License withairbrakeendorsement (Within 6 Months of Hire)
  • NOTE:
    
    CDL is needed for when an auto mechanic needs to test drive, inspect, service or condition a commercial motor vehicle. Auto mechanics may also be called out to attend to a commercial motor vehicle that is disabled and needs diagnosis and report.
• Forklift Certification Required (Within 6 months of hire)

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred.
• Certification to perform DOT inspections preferred.
• Welder certification preferred.

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work:
  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as incumbents are subject to local travel to and from work locations. Operating or utilizing equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements. The ability to remain in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time.
• The incumbent may be required to traverse on wet and slippery surfaces and to ascend and descend ladders to access work areas.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, temperature changes, loud noises, gas and diesel fumes and more. Work performed in an equipment shop environment.

• Contemporary best practices on vehicle and small engine repair, which includes gas, diesel,…