First review of applications will be on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, and weekly thereafter until filled.A Parks Equipment Mechanic performs specialized journey-level mechanical maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered parks maintenance, cemetery, and/or aquatics maintenance equipment
(by assignment) including: all special turf vehicles and tractors, a forklift, backhoe, trenchers, riding mowers, trailers, pumps, and mowers. The variety of equipment maintained requires knowledge of gasoline (2- and 4-cycle), diesel, and hydraulic pumps, as well as automatic transmissions and some experience with pneumatic systems. Work also involves maintaining an inventory and stock items (tools, supplies, and equipment) for equipment repair and maintenance. As time permits, the employee assigned to the City cemetery also installs grave and hub markers, which includes concrete finishing, foundation installation, masonry work on cemetery walls, and material bins. In addition, duties may include activities related to sprinkler and irrigation maintenance such as sprinkler installation; repair and troubleshooting of solenoid valves and sprinkler clocks (both electric and solar); rebuilding valves, sprinkler heads and plumbing of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) lines; and repairing flood irrigation tiles, valves, lines, diversion boxes, and gates. This class performs related duties as required.
The employee is expected to diagnose and carry out needed maintenance and repair under the general supervision of the Cemetery Operations Coordinator, or Parks and Community Facilities Maintenance Foreman, who is not expected to be a technical expert in mechanical repair. Employees are required to use appropriate safety procedures and equipment in completing assigned duties. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to considerable (3 - 5 years) experience as a journey-level mechanic, including experience in the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of mowers, gasoline and diesel engines, automatic transmissions, and/or hydraulics.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) by hire or promotion date. CLP holders must successfully complete the City’s Entry Level Driver (ELD) training program, the Third-Party Examiner (TPE) administered skills (driving) test, and obtain a valid Arizona Class A CDL within 150 days of hire or promotion date. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Must have the ability to obtain forklift operator certification within one year of hire date or promotion date.
Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382.Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Graduation from high school or GED preferred. Some (6 months - 1 year) experience with pneumatic systems and certification as a welder is desirable.
https://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4122.pdf
