Grounds Equipment Mechanic

Job Title

Grounds Equipment Mechanic

Job Description Summary

Performs specialized, skilled, journeyman-level mechanical repairs and rebuilds on mowers and other related grounds equipment. Responsibilities include performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and rebuilding component parts as needed. Grounds Equipment Mechanics operate in a mobile mechanic setup to perform work at various sites, supported by an air-conditioned shop.

The incumbent exercises independent judgment in determining repair priorities, methods, and required parts, and reports directly to the Parks Superintendent.

Essential Functions

• Performs journeyman level repairs and welding on Grounds municipal equipment, inspects and diagnoses reported problems, orders required parts and supplies needed for repair, inspects repairs upon completion and completes necessary documents for entering into Fleet Management Information System
• Develops and maintains preventative predictive maintenance program.
• Maintains the shop area by inspecting and cleaning tools and equipment, emptying trash and recycle bins, sweeping and mopping floors.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Community college, vocational, business, and technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
• Experience: Minimum one year experience in a related field
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read shop repair manuals, memos, e-mail, and work orders.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write repair orders, answer back to e-mail, and write memos and notes.
• Managerial: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
• Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized.
• Technical Skills: Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High - Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. The purpose of interactions is primarily the sharing of information.

12 Month Objectives

• Evaluate all assigned equipment and develop a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule to ensure safe, reliable operation throughout the year.
• Become proficient in the equipment maintenance management software, including work order creation, tracking, documentation, and inventory updates.
• Consistently adhere to all City safety policies and procedures related to equipment operation, shop tools, hazardous materials, and vehicles.
• Complete training on the operation of City-owned equipment commonly serviced in the shop. Learn to safely and efficiently diagnose mechanical issues in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Become familiar with the Parks Operations Plan as it relates to equipment usage, seasonal workload demands, and service cycles.
• Adapt to changing work schedules, including potential overtime, emergency repairs, and weekend or after-hours support when necessary.
• Actively participate in the Parks Safety Program. Attend all safety trainings, toolbox talks, and required meetings within the first year.
• Attend and participate in quarterly department meetings. Maintain positive communication and collaboration with other City departments and personnel.
• Identify and initiate personal goals related to mechanical skill development, certifications, or process improvements for discussion during the annual performance review.

Benefits

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identity theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.