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 Department of Parks & Recreation has the overall responsibility for planning, supervising and coordinating all park/recreation facilities and services throughout Prince George’s County. The Facility Services Division is the largest Division within this Department and is composed of six major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings & Structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture & Forestry (Roads & Grounds), Major Maintenance & Inspection, Critical Projects (FMT, Heavy Equipment and ADA) and the Administrative section. The mission of FSD is to provide professional, high quality maintenance and maintenance support service for all parks and recreation facilities and to support the diverse work programs of the Parks & Recreation Department in Prince George’s County and its customers.

Position Description
These positions are located in the Fleet Management section of the Facility Services Division in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The positions will work under general supervision, will perform the full range of difficult skilled mechanical work involving the highest complexity, responsibility and variety.

Responsibilities involve work efforts to perform major/minor repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, diesel and heavy trucks used by Horticulture and Forestry and Trades in addition to equipment from other Divisions. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Examples of Important Duties

• Plans work. Receives work orders for mechanical projects. Troubleshoots and determines cause of equipment malfunction to identify type and extent of necessary repairs. Conducts technical research.
• Performs difficult mechanical work. Performs major repairs on trucks, tractors, backhoes, bulldozers and front-end loaders, road graders, transmissions, engines, axles, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 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 assure proper operation. Repairs electrical, mechanical, exhaust, fuel, lubrication, cooling, hydraulic, electronic and computer utility system malfunctions.
• 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.
• Repairs vehicle emissions systems.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on vehicles and other equipment. Changes oil, filters and fluids. Lubricates moving parts. Replaces or charge batteries. Inflates, balances, changes and rotate tires. Adjusts brakes and clutches and tunes up engines.
• Completes required administrative paperwork and record keeping.
• Assigns and maintains inventory of power equipment, tools, safety equipment and vehicles assigned to crew.
• 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 garage for repairs. Test drive vehicles and equipment to identify problems also after repair.
• Assigns and checks work of other Mechanics, Trades Trainees and Park/General Maintenance Workers who support skilled trade workers. Provides instructions and assists with training on proper procedures, methods and safety

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

ASE certifications preferred

Indoor/outdoor, exposure to varied weather conditions, dirt, grease, noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and caustic chemicals.

Must be available to work during emergencies

Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).

Classification/Specification- Automotive/Equipment Mechanic II