Vehicle Maintenance - Mechanic

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SUMMARY
Under the direction and Vehicle Maintenance Manager, the Mechanic I operates and inspects automotive, snow grooming, and mechanical equipment to diagnose defects, analyze malfunctions, and perform overhaul, servicing, maintenance and repair work as required.  The Mechanic I is responsible for the mechanical care and well-being of Resort vehicles and equipment. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Locate, correct and adjust defects in complex automotive, light and heavy duty, snow grooming and specialized equipment.
• Perform skilled work to repair, overhaul and maintain gas, diesel, and electrical powered automotive, golf cart, forestry and snow grooming equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, adjust and replace necessary units and parts such as rods, valves, pistons, gears, bearings, fuel and exhaust components, assemblies and cooling systems.
• Repair, overhaul and replace brakes, ignition systems, transmissions, differentials, and axle assemblies.
• Repair and install hydraulic pumps and controls and fluids.
• Repair, overhaul and assemble electrical equipment such as generators, distributors, ignitions, starters, and other complex equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. Maintain and utilize all appropriate and necessary personal safety equipment.
• Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, tires, mirrors and windshield wipers.
• Maintain detailed records of time and materials used for completion of diagnosis and repairs.
• Use computerized maintenance software program to track repair and mileage/condition related data

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training as a mechanic; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current driver license with a driving history that meets the minimum standards required by the Resorts insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary; move; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to ascend or descend or balance; position oneself close to the ground; and communicate.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and/or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally very loud.