Facilities Mechanic

Job Title: Facilities Mechanic              Job Classification:  Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Position Objective:  The Facilities Mechanic supports the Museum’s mission by assuring proper maintenance and safety of Museum vehicles, utility vehicles, train, and other equipment.

Qualifications

                                Required                                                                                             

• High school diploma/GED
• 10+ years work experience as a vehicular mechanic
• Valid NC driver's license
• Knowledge of standard materials, tools, equipment and skills applicable to general and specific automotive service and repair
• Physically able to perform duties, to include lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs., walking, manual dexterity, pulling and pushing equipment as required

Skill Qualifications

• Aptitude: Senior level mechanical skills, able to provide expertise in diagnosis and repairs.
• Complexity: Works on assignments requiring significant judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Supervision: Works independently and prioritizes daily workload. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. May provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
• Interaction: Works and communicates well within the Facilities team, and interacts well with staff and guests. May provide specific task instruction and assistance for other team members
• Experience/Education: Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience. High School degree or GED required. Trade school, 2 year technical degree or equivalent experience desired.

Desired

• Certification from the National Institute for Auto Service Excellence (ASE)
• Welding experience and proficiency

Responsibilities

• Safely fulfills facility requests as assigned by supervisor.
• Coordinates repairs with supervisor and end users.
• Maintains and repairs Train engine, coaches and track.
• Performs routine mechanical and preventive maintenance duties and recommends improvements in PM task lists.
• Performs scheduled and emergency vehicle maintenance.
• Diagnoses problems, adjusts, repairs, and overhauls engines, transmissions, rear-ends, clutches, brakes, hydraulic systems, valves, pumps, electrical problems, and other vehicular systems.
• Maintains and repairs other museum mechanical equipment (i.e. mowers, composting, tractors, generators, etc.)
• Places orders for parts and supplies.
• Maintains required computerized and manual records of all repairs.
• Interacts with customers and vendors as needed.
• Makes recommendations for outsourcing repairs of equipment and vehicles.
• Performs welding repairs as required
• Assists in other assigned Facilities projects or activities

Staff Oversight:none