Assistant Mechanic

Buffalo. Assistant Mechanic. Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Full Time. Benefits.

Requirements: City of Buffalo residency | Drivers license required

Position Summary

The Assistant Mechanic is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of all Conservancy owned and/or assigned equipment and vehicles. This position is part of the Fleet, Buildings & Infrastructure Department and reports directly to the Director of Operations.

This is a full-time position; working 37.5 hours per week with non-exempt status according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime hours may be required at certain times, with supervisor approval.

Benefits

This position is Class 1 according to the Conservancy's employee handbook and as such benefits include the following:

• The Conservancy offers Medical, dental, and vision plans with an employer provided allocation toward monthly premiums. A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match. Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Time. In addition, employees receive up to 13 paid holidays per year.
• Additional Benefits include: a golf season pass for employees, as well as ongoing in-house training on various topics, flexible schedule.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair, as needed, all Conservancy owned/assigned equipment and vehicles; including but not limited to vehicles, mowers, weedwhackers, golf carts, etc.;
• Ensure the equipment is in proper working condition to fulfill the maintenance needs of the parks;
• Assist in prioritizing repair and maintenance needs in coordination with the Director of Operations and District Supervisors;
• Ensure that a proper inventory of supplies, parts and tools is kept;
• Ensure the area used for maintaining the equipment as well as the supplies, parts and tool inventory area is kept in an organized manner;
• Assist in keeping an ongoing record of all repairs and maintenance for each piece of equipment and vehicle;
• Train district supervisors and/or other staff in basic equipment maintenance and provide a checklist of items to review prior to utilizing equipment;
• Will be required to travel to all parks for repair and/or pick up of equipment as needed;
• Deliver fuel, as needed, to golf courses;
• Assistance with park maintenance and/or special events as needed;
• Attends Conservancy staff and safety meetings.
  
  

Additional Expectations

• Aligns with the Conservancys commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accountable working environment for all staff and park system for all park users;
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• City of Buffalo residency within six-(6) months of hire date;
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in equivalent job duties and/or educational certifications/training;
• Transport equipment on a 30 ft trailer throughout park system;
• A Commercial Drivers License is a plus;
• Personal tools not required;
• Willingness to learn new skills;
• Resourcefulness in utilizing time, equipment and/or supplies approved within the annual budget to the greatest benefit of the Conservancy;
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with other employees;
• Professionalism in communication, demeanor and respectful relationship building at the highest level in representing the Conservancy and fostering collaborative partnerships.
  
  

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• A combination of both indoor and outdoor work environments;
• Outdoor work may be performed in extreme weather conditions;
• A combination of independent and team collaboration;
• Job duties may require an employee to bend, reach, stoop, sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift and/or move heavy objects which at times could be up to 50 lbs.;
• Required to drive distances between park locations and to operate standard to heavy park equipment and vehicles;