Decatur Park District
Job Description
Job Title: Mechanic
Department: Airport
Reports To: Airport Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
SUMMARY
Responsible for the maintenance of facilities, equipment and the diagnosis of problems. Repair and replace broken equipment at the airport. Assist in other projects as assigned as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Please note, other duties may be assigned.
· Have knowledge with gas and diesel engines.
· Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and repair.
· Ability to work with others as a team.
· Assist the Airport Field Maintenance Supervisor in operational maintenance of the airport.
· Schedule repairs and service of equipment
· Complete State of Illinois Under Ground Tank Storage training and remain current
· Complete State of Illinois applicators pesticide license and remain current.
· Maintain records on equipment
· Establish and facilitate a preventative maintenance program on equipment
· Give recommendations on the purchasing of equipment, tools, and vehicles
· Maintain records on fuel dispensing and Maintain inventory of parts and supplies
· Operate airport equipment when needed
· Attend external trainings as needed.
· Assist with airport maintenance when required
· Work with and assist in trouble shooting problems, performing electrical, heating, plumbing, and air conditioning maintenance on all airport buildings.
· Work with and assist in trouble shooting problems, performing electrical maintenance on airfield lighting including the electrical vault.
· Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.
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
One-year related experience and/or training is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Commercial Drivers License Class B
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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 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, color 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 frequently exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Decatur Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.75 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Decatur, IL 62521 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Decatur, IL 62521: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
