• Mechanic II

    City of Garden City, KS (Garden City, KS)


    Mechanic II

     

    Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gardencityks/jobs/newprint/5197114)

     

    Apply

     

    

     

    Mechanic II

     

    Salary

     

    $24.62 - $30.00 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Garden City, KS

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    00607

     

    Department

     

    Public Works

     

    Division

     

    Fleet Maintenance

     

    Opening Date

     

    01/13/2026

     

    Closing Date

     

    1/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    Description

    This position performs skilled maintenance and repair of City-owned vehicles and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This includes servicing Street Department vehicles, trucks, and equipment and/or Police Department vehicles and specialized equipment. Work also includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and completing repairs in accordance with safety standards, manufacturer specifications, and departmental procedures.

     

    Examples of Duties

     

    + Performs general repair work on light and heavy vehicles and equipment.

    + Assists employees in the proper operations of vehicles and equipment.

    + Maintains all equipment maintenance records and reports.

    + Submits log sheets on a daily basis.

    + Performs routine electrical work on vehicles and equipment including but not limited to batteries and terminals, lights, alternators and starters.

    + Fabrication repair (welding and cutting) of equipment as necessary.

    + Maintains equipment, vehicles, facilities, and all required tools and supplies.

    + Cleans shop area, bathrooms, windows, etc. including but not limited to the Fleet Maintenance Shop.

    + Services vehicles and equipment and assists all mechanics as needed.

    + Required "on call" duty, including storm call outs.

    + Subject to the Departments Random Drug/Alcohol testing program.

    + Performs any other duties as assigned as long as it is non-certified.

    Typical Qualifications

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in locating and adjusting defects in vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of standard practices and equipment used in mechanical repair. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures. Ability to perform physical work activities in various weather conditions. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate with City employees.

     

    Education, Certification and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Vocational school course work or diploma preferred. Two or more years mechanical experience required. Valid Kansas driver's license required. A Kansas Class B CDL driver’s license is required or must obtain one within 6 months. Applicant must make available drug testing history and pass drug test.

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    Environment: Work is performed in all types of weather. Majority of work is performed indoors. Work may also be performed outdoors, i.e. moderate to extreme cold and heat, snow, rain, hail, sleet, high and gusting winds, dust, and dry conditions.

     

    Surfaces: Includes, but not limited to concrete, dirt, sand, gravel, asphalt, grass and wood.

     

    Physical Characteristics: Includes, but not limited to, bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, hold, stand, walk, jump, sit, drive, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds and frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing 75-100 pounds.

     

    The City of Garden City offers a wide range of competitive benefits. Some of the benefits include:

     

    + Health/Dental Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

    + Group Life Insurance

    + Eligibility to sign-up for supplemental insurances such as:

    + Voluntary Life Insurance

    + Short-Term Disability

    + Accident

    + Hospital Indemnity

    + Critical Illness

    + Identity Protection

    + Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) or Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F) Retirement

    + Paid Leave:

    + Vacation

    + Sick

    + Personal

    + Wellness

    + P/T Education Conference, Bereavement, FMLA, Military, Jury Duty, Voting

    + Employee Recognition Plan

    + Years of Service Bonuses

    + Performance Evaluations

    + Wellness Program

    + Grow Well Clinic Access available

    + Employee Assistance Program

     

    Employer

     

    City of Garden City (KS)

     

    Address

     

    301 N. 8th Street Garden City, Kansas, 67846

     

    Phone

     

    620-276-1175

     

    Website

     

    https://www.garden-city.org/

     

    Apply

     

    Please verify your email address Verify Email