Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Mechanic I
The ABQ BioPark consists of the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach.
This position is employed through a temporary staffing agency, not the City of Albuquerque, and is located at the ABQ BioPark. This full-time position is limited to a two-year term.
Essential and Supplemental Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)
- Perform and/or assist in performing minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on a variety of gasoline and diesel automobiles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment; demonstrate an ability to learn and apply applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
- Assist higher level mechanics on large complex mechanical repair work involving the disassembly and assembly of automotive parts and components.
- Respond to service calls from automobile, bus and heavy equipment operators; replace batteries, fan belts, starters, generators and other accessories as appropriate.
- Analyze failures in mechanical equipment; determine problems and causes; recommend solutions.
- Repair mechanical defects in mechanical equipment; maintain and/or repair air conditioning equipment as required.
- Change and repair tires; perform safety inspections on vehicles and report safety and repair work that is necessary.
- Perform routine operational inspections on assigned equipment and automobiles; replace worn parts; reline and adjust brakes, machine rotors, and drums.
- Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects and problems with automotive, construction and a variety of other mechanical equipment.
- Fuel, grease and lubricate automotive, construction and heavy equipment; ensure proper fluid levels.
- Operate a variety of shop machinery including lathes, grinders and presses.
- May drive commercial class vehicles in the public, right of way during delivery, pickup and road test.
- May deliver and pickup city automobiles, buses and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
- Perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of automotive shop area.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receive supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
High school or GED, supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in mechanical repair or a related field, plus one (1) year experience in mechanical repair or related field.
Preferred Knowledge
- Basic theory of operation of automatic and manual transmission
- Basic principles of automotive repair
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Preferred Skills and Ability
- Learn to diagnose problems and repair automotive, electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning and other mechanical equipment
- Learn to perform required maintenance of automotive equipment including lubrication and general servicing
- Learn to operate a variety of automotive-repair equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Learn to operate brake disc and drum turning machine
- Perform minor adjustments on gasoline and diesel engines
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Working Conditions
Environmental:
Shop and field environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; heavy construction equipment; inclement weather conditions.
Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to heavy lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; standing for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
Work Schedule
Full time Thursday-Monday 7 a.m.-4 p.m., days off are Tuesday and Wednesday
Pay rate:
$18.33/hr This position is employed through a temporary staffing agency, not the City of Albuquerque.
To apply:
Please prepare a cover letter, résumé, writing samples and contact information for three references.
Send this information to [email protected] with the subject line Application for Mechanic I.