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Landscape Equipment Mechanic

2 months ago

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Landscape Equipment Mechanic to join our team at Valparaiso University. As a key member of our grounds maintenance team, you will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on various vehicles and landscape equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on vehicles and equipment, including oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues in equipment and vehicles, providing effective solutions.
  • Maintain and repair company vehicles, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards.
  • Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
  • Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
  • Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work performed on equipment and vehicles.
  • Manage inventory of spare parts and order necessary supplies to maintain a well-stocked and organized shop.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus
  • Three to five years of experience and formal training in vehicle and equipment maintenance
  • Grounds management experience is a plus
  • Valid Driver's License; Pass all University driving requirements
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical, diesel, and other systems and their components
  • Basic automotive repair experience
  • Aptitude in using various hand tools and precision measurement tools
  • Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment
  • Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints, etc.
  • Strong organization skills-strength in record keeping, shop cleanliness, inventory, and parts ordering, desire to stay proactive and not reactive as it applies to preventative maintenance and repairs
  • Strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Skilled in working with a diverse academic community and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds
  • Knowledge and ability to operate various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, zero-turn mowers; bobcat; backhoe, forklift, etc.
  • Working knowledge of computers for tasks including reading email, logging hours, and entering work order information. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google products
Physical Demands
  • Ability to perform work with prolonged standing, bending, lifting, pushing, or pulling, and working in cramped areas
  • Average physical strength for lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Work from a ladder and work with arms and hands overhead
  • Work while lying on the ground under vehicles and/or equipment
  • Work in inclement weather conditions both indoors and outdoors
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders