Description

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 Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, Southern Region Parks Division seeks an experienced Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II. This position will report to Watkins Park Maintenance Yard. Under general supervision, the position will perform the full range of difficult, skilled mechanical work on a variety of gasoline, diesel, and electric-powered vehicles and power equipment. In addition, it will perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday from 6 am -2:45 pm

Please note that the salary above represents earning potential. The budgeted salary range is $52,549-$72,810. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Examples of Important Duties

• Troubleshoots and determines the cause of equipment malfunction to identify the 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 ensure proper operation. Repairs electrical, mechanical, exhaust, fuel, lubrication, cooling, hydraulic, electronic, and computer utility system malfunctions.
• Completes required administrative paperwork and record-keeping associated with service requests and inventory.
• Follows all OSHA/MOSHA rules to ensure a safe work environment.
• 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.
• 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. Repairs vehicle emissions systems.
• Drives motor vehicles to carry workers and haul tools, equipment, materials, and supplies. Loads and unloads tools, equipment, supplies, and materials. Set up tools and equipment. Tows vehicles and equipment to the garage for repairs.
• Reports for weather-related emergencies.
• Attend trainings to maintain or attain certifications related to job functions
• Works as part of a team to ensure a working and safe fleet for the various departments and operations.
• Communicate and share information regarding diagnostics, repairs, and safety concerns with the supervisor and colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Supplemental Information

Class/Specification: Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II

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 301-454-1411

(Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.