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

JOB DUTIES: 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; and drives heavy grounds equipment and pickup truck and trailer to transport broken and repaired equipment and parts.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent and any combination equivalent to two years of experience 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 work 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.

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….

Knowledge of: Repair and maintenance of two and four cycle engines; repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems; appropriate safety precautions when working with electric motors; and appropriate safety precautions when working in close proximity to children.

Ability to: 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; and keep simple work records.