Vehicle and Equipment Coordinator (Mechanic)

Job Description

Job Description

The Vehicle and Equipment Coordinator brings a proactive approach to fleet maintenance, including appropriate repairs and maintenance of a variety of park vehicles, equipment (mowers, attachments), and small and large tools. This position is responsible for determining appropriate lifecycle(s) of vehicles and equipment as well as participates in budgetary/financial needs for appropriate inventory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Diagnose the cause of various equipment, vehicle and motor malfunctions, and perform appropriate repairs in a timely manner.

• Responsible for determining what repairs can be safely performed internally versus using an appropriate vendor, taking into consideration time, safety, financial and warranty requirements.

• Monitors the progress of repair jobs, checking quality of worked performed and resolves issues with vendors and repair shops.

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance (engine inspections, fluid levels, brake inspection, and tire conditions) and examine vehicles, equipment and various motors to ensure continuous operation and alleviate down time of equipment.

• Perform various diagnostic tests and uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring schematics to determine operational difficulties, drivability problems and evaluate performance efficiency.

• Repair and replace major components including various brake systems, carburetor, power assist units, steering, diesel engines, and hydraulic systems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a variety of different mechanical issues that may arise not related to vehicles-including but not limited to small and large engines, ATV's, chainsaws, tractors, mowers, boat motors, etc.

• Responsible for fleet maintenance and management including appropriately determining lifecycle of vehicles and equipment.

• Responsible for negotiating proposals with vehicle and equipment dealers and subsequently gaining approval from Maintenance and Construction Manager.

• With input from Department heads concerning fleet needs, responsible for creating fleet expense and capital budgets, to submit for approval to Maintenance and Construction Manager. Effectively navigates the purchase order and state bidding process for any purchases, as needed.

• Ensure effective scheduling, coordination, and completion of vehicle, motor, and equipment maintenance for the Stark County Park District.

• Ensures operators of vehicles, equipment and various attachments understand the use and proper care required through use and maintenance.

• Works closely with vendors to ensure pickup or delivery of necessary tools and parts needed to complete the various jobs/repairs that arise.

• Maintain a clean and safe shop environment as well as maintain clear and accurate records of parts, repairs, maintenance and tool inventory.

• Supervises Maintenance and Construction Department parking lot enabling efficient and adequate parking for employees and park vehicles, as well as keeping parking lot free from trash and clutter.

• As needed acts as a receiving agent unloading shipments arriving in trucks by operating forklift/skid steer.

• Conducts audits of fleet vehicles to ensure vehicles are being operated safely, efficiently as well as being responsible to manage appearance of park vehicles (cleanliness)

• As needed, acts as a field maintenance position performing tasks such as truck driving, equipment operator, lawn mower, and other landscape equipment including a chain saw.

• All other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven mechanical skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Experience in a variety of engine, electrical systems, and equipment maintenance

• Ability to work independently and provide quality repairs/maintenance for a variety of equipment

• Manual dexterity

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Basic computer software, Fleet software and basic Microsoft Office Suite skills

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks with accuracy and efficiency

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Experience:  High school diploma/GED required, Associate Degree in Automotive Mechanics preferred. Minimum 3 years of mechanic or related work experience required. Experience with various small and large engines as well as heavy equipment preferred but not required.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license. Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements required. ASE certifications preferred.

Work Conditions/ Physical Factors:  Work conditions include occasional exposure to: extreme temperatures, outside weather conditions, poisonous vegetation, insects, working around bodies of water.

Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job including but not limited to: ability to talk clearly and hear, regularly use hands and fingers to handle/feel, regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel and crouch. Must be able to frequently lift/carry, push/pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Vision abilities include close, distance and peripheral vision. Exposed to moderate to loud noise levels. Regularly exposed to a variety of smells associated with mechanical repairs as well as a variety of flammable and potentially hazardous work materials.

Starting Pay: $24.04/ Hour