Small Engine Mechanic (40 hrs./wk., 260 days)

Washoe County School District • Reno, NV • 2d ago

Small Engine Mechanic (40 hrs./wk., 260 days) Equipment Repair

TO APPLY: Direct Link: https://washoe.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/jobboardframe?refresh=YandCOMPANYID=00004845andAPPLICANTTYPE_ID=00000002 Career Page: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, and repair work on a variety of gardening and/or custodial equipment. Also performs related maintenance on school appliance Incumbent performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs repair and overhaul work on small engines associated with machines including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, and buffers.

Performs repairs on a variety of appliances including, but not limited to, washers, dryers, and refrigerators.

Identifies causes of mechanical trouble, dismantles equipment, using hand tools and gauges/meters to examine parts for defects.

Replaces or repairs parts, such as rings and bearings, motors, switches, hoses, and accessories to equipment using hand tools.

Cleans, adjusts, or rebuilds equipment.

Tests for performances and replaces machine parts as needed.

Utilizes a variety of testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, mustimeters, and AC/DC indicators, measuring gauges to determine malfunctions and the need for repair.

Records maintenance and repairs performed, parts used, and cost.

Performs regular preventative maintenance such as checking for electrical shorts and replacing parts, as needed.

Stocks and maintains shop inventory for parts and supplies.

Cleans and maintains shop facility and equipment.

May develop estimate labor and repair costs.

Trains custodians and groundskeepers in appropriate use and maintenance of equipment

Perform other duties as assigned.

When assigned as a SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC:

Will work on fuel systems, ignition systems, hydraulic systems, instrumentation, carburetors, and other necessary power equipment.

May do electrical and gas welding.

When assigned as a CUSTODIAL EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN:

Will work on equipment such as, but not limited to, floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, and battery chargers associated with custodial equipment.

Will work on appliances such as, but not limited to, washers, dryers, and refrigerators.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders to complete district wide projects and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be: Education: Completion of a recognized two (2) year small engine mechanic or electrical/electronics apprenticeship program. and Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of small engines associated with carpentry and ground maintenance and/or electric motor driven equipment and appliances. or Experience: Four (4) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of electrical custodial equipment and appliances or small engines associated with carpentry and ground maintenance.

Licenses/Certificates:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Nevada State Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with a driving record acceptable to the District.

AHERA 16 Hour asbestos training, asbestos certification is required within the first 12 months of employment. Employer will provide training.

OSHA Lead Action Training. Certification may be required within the first 12 months of employment. Employer will provide training.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS May be called upon on off-hours for school emergencies, such as burglaries, vandalism, fires, snow removal, equipment failures, flooding, etc.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of/ Skill in/Ability to

Principles of gasoline engines and/or electrical motors and the methods, materials and tools used in the repair and maintenance of motorized grounds keeping and/or custodial equipme

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