Position Title: Equipment Mech

Employee Classification: Equipment Mechanic

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500580-FS VEHICLE MECHANICS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  Now hiring an Equipment Mechanic! Repair and maintain mowers, small engines, and more. Perform diagnostics, welding, and preventative maintenance to keep our equipment running strong.

Classification Summary:
Performs or assists with the performance of routine to moderately complex repairs and maintenance on a variety of mechanical/electrical equipment, such as mowers, small engine machinery, and/or equipment common to landscape maintenance, such as blowers, string trimmers, and blade edgers. May perform duties autonomously in an outdoor environment.

Classification Standard Duties:
Overhauls engines (1-6 cylinders), automatic and manual transmissions, clutches and hydraulic systems on generators, riding mowers, rotary mowers, blowers, compressors, vacuums, street sweepers, cement mixers, power trowels, jack hammers, cement saws, backhoes, cranes, dump trucks and other equipment. Performs preventative maintenance by changing oil, lubricating, replacing worn parts and adjusting aforementioned equipment. Sharpens hand tools and mower reels, bed knives, rotary mower blades, rototillers, vertical machines and sod cutters. Maintains inventory and appropriate records. Requisitions replacement parts. Operates diagnostic electronic equipment for checking charging systems, blade tip speeds, braking systems and electronic ignition. Performs arc and gas welding and fabrication of unique turf equipment. Performs tune-ups, repairs brake system, steering systems, electrical and electronic ignition systems; operates voltmeter to troubleshoot electronic systems failures in starters and alternators and portable emergency generators. May shovel and remove snow and ice from designated areas. May operate various snow removal equipment.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools. Knowledge of repair and maintenance of grounds/labor equipment.; SKILLS:Skill in repairing and maintaining grounds/labor equipment.; ABILITIES:Ability to effectively communicate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance and regular services, inspections and repairs that prevent potential problems, such as lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, testing, and replacement of worn parts on diesel, gasoline and electrical engine equipment. Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage on diesel, gasoline and electrical equipment. Communicate effectively with customers writing. Coordinate activities with other maintenance sections and customers. Consult with vendors, manufacturers, and dealers regarding equipment and automotive issues.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Small engine or equipment manufacturer's certification. Valid New Mexico driver's license is required.

Department Contact:  Stephen Pacheco, 575-646-3758 checo97@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.