Grounds Equipment Mechanic

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107246

Minimum Requirements:

Two years of vocational mechanical and welding training beyond high school, a valid driver's license, two years of experience and experience in small engine repairs. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements. Grade 3 (Hourly).

Position Description:

The Grounds Equipment Mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repair of electrically powered and gasoline and propane and diesel-powered grounds equipment and machines, and small hand and power tools or equipment used in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscapes. The Mechanic keeps maintenance records on preventive maintenance services performed and repairs completed on all grounds equipment, has accountability for all grounds maintenance small hand and power tolls, and maintains an inventory of parts and supplies for grounds equipment. This position responds to emergency situations and is considered a "critical personnel" position. Schedules may vary according to conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs preventive maintenance of grounds equipment by following manufacturers' recommendations or using personal experience regarding tune-ups, lubrications, oil, and filter changes, adjusting or changing belts and hoses, sharpening or replacing blades, on push mowers, riding mowers, tillers, skid loaders, backhoe, chipper, tractors, and similar grounds equipment.

• Reduces the need for contract maintenance services of grounds equipment by troubleshooting and repairing (within capabilities) a variety of equipment, automotive and truck problems including electrical systems, brakes, carburetors, engine compression, clutch and transmission, injectors, differentials, pumps, hydraulic and power take-off operations.

• Ensures that grounds equipment requiring major maintenance services or repairs receive those services by determining the extent of services or repairs required and arranging with other University or contract maintenance shops for services or repairs beyond the capability to perform or that are too costly (i.e., time and money) for the grounds shop to perform.

• Maintains appropriate maintenance records by keeping records of all grounds equipment, preventive maintenance services performed, and repairs completed. Maintains accountability for all grounds maintenance small hand and power tools by issuing those tools to departmental employees when requested, receiving the tools after use, and securing the tools in the proper storage container as directed.

• Repairs damaged grounds maintenance equipment by welding and/or cutting to mend broken, bent or loose items where close fit or tolerances are not critical.

• Prepares riding mowers, tractors, and trucks for specific grounds maintenance uses by changing, checking, and adjusting attachments to those vehicles such as snow blowers, brooms, blades, and buckets.

• Safely operates University vehicles while picking up or delivering parts and equipment by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions.

• Understand and follow guidelines set forth by OSHA, ANSI, and EPA as relates to Grounds Maintenance Shop.

• Work with Grounds Foreman, and Grounds Keepers to maintain a clean and organized Grounds Maintenance shop. This position responds to emergency situations and is considered a "critical personnel" position. Schedules may vary according to conditions.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone ....