Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II (12526, Grade HT4)
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THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY.The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is an award winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks and park-school recreation areas throughout Montgomery and Prince George's counties. In Prince George's County, we are also responsible for developing the County's public recreation programs.The Department of Parks & Recreation has the overall responsibility for planning, supervising and coordinating all park/recreation facilities and services throughout Prince George's County. The Facility Services Division (FS) is the largest Division within this Department and is composed of six major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings & Structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture & Forestry (Roads & Grounds), Major Maintenance & Inspection, Critical Projects (FMT, Heavy Equipment and ADA) and the Administrative section. The mission of FSD is to provide professional, high quality maintenance and maintenance support service for all parks and recreation facilities and to support the diverse work programs of the Parks & Recreation Department in Prince George's County and its customers.This position is located in the Fleet Management section which consists of various locations throughout Prince George's County which may include FSD, NRPD or SRPD. The position will work under general supervision, performing the full range of difficult skilled mechanical work on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and power equipment. Performs other related duties, as assigned.Plans work. Receives work orders for mechanical projects. Troubleshoots and determines cause of equipment malfunction to identify type and extent of necessary repairs. Conducts technical research.Performs difficult mechanical work. Performs major repairs on cars, trucks, and other equipment. Major repairs include rebuilding, changing, aligning and modifying components and assemblies of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles (e.g. engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, etc.) by fitting and installing parts needed (e.g. valves, pistons, gears, bearings, cylinders, etc.) to exacting tolerances, clearances and specifications. Connects, meshes, aligns and adjusts systems to assure proper operation. Repairs electrical, mechanical, exhaust, fuel, lubrication, cooling, hydraulic, electronic and computer utility system malfunctions.Replaces or overhauls brake and fuel systems, generators, alternators, starters, distributors, and electronic ignition systems. Rebuilds and replaces brakes, lights, horns, belts, hoses, shock absorbers, ball joints, tie rods, mufflers, fuel pumps and other parts. Cleans and paints equipment. Replaces broken parts.Repairs vehicle emissions systems.Performs regular preventive maintenance on vehicles and other equipment. Changes oil, filters and fluids. Lubricates moving parts. Replaces or charges batteries. Inflates, balances, changes and rotates tires. Adjusts brakes and clutches and tunes up engines.Completes required administrative paperwork and record keeping.Assigns and maintains inventory of power equipment, tools, safety equipment and vehicles assigned to crew.Drives motor vehicles to carry workers and haul tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Loads and unloads tools, equipment, supplies and materials. Sets up tools and equipment. Tows vehicles and equipment to garage for repairs. Test drives vehicles and equipment to identify problems also after repair.Assigns and checks work of other Mechanics, Trades Trainees and Park/General Maintenance Workers who support skilled trade workers. Provides instructions and assists with training on proper procedures, methods and safety.(Work Hours are 6:30 am - 3:15 pm)(Salary $42,133-$74,621)High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).Completion of an approved mechanical apprentice program; or four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair on automotive and/or heavy motor equipment.Two (2) years of experience at the journey level.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within 12 months of employment.Pass Commission medical examination.Classification Specification: Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II (2486)May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-###-#### (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.#J-18808-Ljbffr