Park Maintenance Mechanic (Park and Recreation - Non-Civil Service) - City of Dallas, TX : Job Details

Welcome to the City of Dallas!The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.What do we offer?A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.Job SummaryPerforms a wide variety of journeyman level mechanic repairs and maintenance services on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment to maintain equipment in operational readiness.Job DescriptionOverviewThe Park Maintenance Mechanic performs a wide variety of journeyman level mechanic repairs and maintenance services on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment to maintain equipment in operational readiness for the Parks and Recreation Department.Essential Functions1 Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to the fuel, ignition, electrical, braking, air conditioning, and other systems in off-road equipment and power tools; ensures that City equipment is maintained in a safe and operational condition.2 Maintains and repairs electrical carts, batteries, charging ports, and braking systems; identifies issues that need to be repaired and completes various projects.3 Removes, disassembles, rebuilds, repairs, assembles, and installs units; works with transmissions, engines, differentials, hydraulic control units, pumps, seals, hoses, clutches, and brakes; uses and operates power hoists and other tools to perform repairs.4 Inspects, checks, repairs, rotates, and changes tires on Turf and AG equipment to maintain safety and operations efficiency; troubleshoots electrical, charging, and control systems, diagnoses problems and performs work to repair.5 Inventories, manages, organizes, and orders parts and routine items for equipment and tools.6 Provides quality customer service and competent public interaction; handles hazardous or dangerous situations with professionalism and efficiency.7 Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.Knowledge and Skills1 Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various mechanical repairs.2 Maintaining and operating hand and power tools.3 Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.4 Ability to read and write and perform basic mathematical calculations.5 Reading and interpreting mechanical manuals and schematics.6 Ability to perform labor for extended periods of time.7 Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.Experience2 years of experience maintaining or repairing landscaping equipmentLicenses and CertificationsTexas Driver's LicenseEducationHigh School Diploma, GEDSalary Range$21.45 - $24.12The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.