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

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