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Parks Mechanic

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Parks Mechanic

Salary

$59,600.50 - $83,440.70 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07027

Department

Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts

Division

North Region Operations

Opening Date

05/01/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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+ Benefits

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties involved in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered maintenance equipment.

Examples of Duties for Success

+ Perform preventive maintenance on gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.

+ Perform minor and major overhauls of equipment, engines, and other major drive train components.

+ Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on County diesel and gasoline-powered equipment, including utility vehicles, mowers, tractors, and heavy equipment.

+ Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical system components, ignition systems, electronic controls, starters, and batteries.

+ Diagnose, maintain, repair, and recondition hydraulic systems and high-pressure water systems, including pumps, valves, rams, hoses, and motors.

+ Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.

+ Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches.

+ Repair and replace components such as generators, distributors, relays, switches, and light systems.

+ Repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disk pads, machine drums and rotors, hydraulic and air brakes.

+ Weld, braze, solder, and cut steel, stainless steel, and aluminum by torch, electric arc, mig welder, and plasma cutter; manufacture components to improve the operation of equipment.

+ Repair and maintain sanders, plows, and related snow removal equipment and systems.

+ Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools; ensure compliance with established safety procedures; maintain and repair shop equipment.

+ Operate dump trucks with equipment trailers and other equipment and vehicles.

+ Determine priority of repairs.

+ Maintain inventory control of shop tools and specialized shop equipment.

+ Maintain work time and material records.

+ Respond to service calls.

+ Respond to work during snowstorms as scheduled.

+ Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials; order and pick up parts; maintain parts inventory.

+ Assist in the operations of the rental facilities within the Regional Park, which may include night and weekend shift work.

+ Deliver excellent customer service to clients, staff, and patrons of the Regional Park facilities.

+ Track, repair, organize, and assign keys and door hardware for the Parks Department.

+ Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

+ Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered parks maintenance equipment and vehicles.

+ Procedures of preventive maintenance related to equipment and vehicles.

+ Operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of park maintenance equipment used in County government.

+ Utilize the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in welding and fabrication work.

+ Utilize all tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.

+ Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

+ Safe driving principles and practices.

+ Acknowledge operational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of assigned work.

+ Safe work practices.

+ Operate a motor vehicle safely.

+ Operate computerized diagnostic equipment.

+ Operate a full range of equipment necessary to perform assigned duties in a safe and effective manner.

+ Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.

+ Perform journey level equipment mechanical work including the diagnosing, troubleshooting, fabricating, and repair of park equipment.

+ Work independently in the absence of supervision.

+ Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.

+ Use a variety of equipment maintenance tools and equipment.

+ Maintain a variety of shop and repair records.

+ Understand and follow oral and written directions.

+ Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

+ Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

+ Provide own tools.

+ Read and understand various manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

More Qualifications for Success

+ Experience:

+ Three (3) years of journey level experience performing repair and maintenance of construction, lawn and agriculture equipment.

+ Three (3) years of experience in repairs of gasoline, diesel and electric engines.

+ Education and Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including completion of specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.

+ License or Certificate:

+ Obtain and maintain two (2) required ASE certifications within one year of employment

+ Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date, a valid Colorado commercial driver's license - class "B". A current copy of applicant's motor vehicle record must be provided at time of interview.

+ Adams County is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to conduct pre-employment drug screens, background checks and motor vehicle record checks. A successful candidate must pass all of the above, including a DOT physical and criminal background check.

+ Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.

+ Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 100 pounds.

+ Exposure to noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, vibration, dust, toxic waste, and mechanical hazards are common.

+ Availability for shift work, on-call and nights/weekend shift work is a pre-requisite.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Do you possess three (3) years of journey level experience performing repair and maintenance of construction, lawn and agriculture equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you possess three (3) years of experience in repairs of gasoline, diesel and electric engines?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including completion of specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain with 90 days of hire date, a valid Colorado commercial driver's license - class "B"?

+ Yes

+ No

06

This position will require working out of two separate maintenance facilities. Please describe the issues you foresee with accomplishing this.

07

Please describe your experience in working as part of a large team.

08

Please list your ASE certifications, and how you have used them in past employment. If none please write N/A.

Required Question

Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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