Maintenance Mechanic I - IV - Fleet Services - Fire - City of Greeley

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Salary Range:  

Level I:  $21.54 - $28.03 Hourly

Level II:  $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly

Level III:  $28.13 - $37.98 Hourly

Level IV:  $30.96 - $41.83 Hourly

Hiring Range:  

Level I:  $21.54 - $24.81 Hourly

Level II: $23.70 - $27.31 Hourly

Level III: $28.13 - $33.08 Hourly

Level IV:  $30.96 - $36.39 Hourly

Job Summary:

Set against the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Greeley, Colorado has one of the fastest-growing, most diverse, and progressive populations in Colorado. A city of art, culture, and expression, where innovation and forward-thinking have already created high expectations for its growth and development. And with that comes an opportunity to build and shape that future as a place of commerce and community. As the biggest city in the 6th fastest growing county in the United States, we’re the epicenter of everything in Weld County from trade, transportation and agriculture to education, culture, and entrepreneurship. Building careers that shape our community. Apply to work for the City of Greeley at https://greeleygov.com/jobs

The City of Greeley employs nearly 1,500 benefited employees with an additional 350+ seasonal and part-time employees in 16 departments. 

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Plus, working for the City of Greeley means that you are working for your community. That's something that you can feel good about! And our employees do feel good - a recent employee survey showed that our employees are engaged and inspired, feel pride in their work, feel that the City is continuously improving and that they receive opportunities for career development. 

In addition to competitive wages and a great work environment, we also offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, pension/457/401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off program, 13 paid holidays, plus 1 personal day per year, and a wellness program.

The City of Greeley is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our Fleet Services Division in the Public Works Department.  The Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Equipment Maintenance Foreman and will perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, use diagnostic skills and equipment to inspect, repair and/or rebuild components and sub-components of the City of Greeley vehicles and equipment.  The successful candidate will help rebuild and fabricate parts, assist with parts inventory, track, and order parts, keep accurate records, and maintain facility, equipment, and tools. Generally, the Mechanic will work on automobiles, and/or light equipment, heavy duty trucks, construction equipment, specialty vehicles such as Fire trucks, and equipment. The Mechanic will participate in weekly rotations and an on-call schedule consisting of a week at a time. 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

All Levels:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Vocational or technical training in equipment and vehicle repairs and/or electrical and mechanical systems.
• All employees in this position are required to submit to federally mandated random drug and alcohol screening and will be required to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical and a substance screen prior to employment.
• Must have own tools necessary to complete work for all positions.

OR

• Associates degree in a related field.
• A combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered by the hiring authority to determine the hiring level.

Mechanic Level I:

• Six (6) months to- two (2) years of working experience.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certified within three (3) years of hire date required.
  • Failure to meet certification requirements within the time limit listed could result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
  • Failure to meet certification requirements within the time limit listed could result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
• EPA 609 certificate.
• Master Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certified within three (3) years of hire date required.
  • Failure to meet certification requirements within the time limit listed could result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Mechanic Level II:

• Two (2) to three (3) years of working experience.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certified within three (3) years of hire date required.

Mechanic Level III:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of working experience.

Mechanic Level IV:

• Five (5) + years of working experience.
• EPA 609 certificate.
• Master ASE (A series or H Series or T Series).
• Master Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certified required.

Preferred

• All Levels:  Current certification or have the ability to become certified to perform Department of Transportation vehicle inspections within one (1) year of hire date.
• For Levels I – III, some ASE Certification (A Series, H Series, or T Series) preferred.
• Level IV may need to perform lead responsibilities in the absence of the Foreman.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. 
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Insight, Allison Doc, and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems. 
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.  
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.

Travel:  Approximately 50% of travel is required to all seven fire stations weekly, travel to pick up parts, travel for training in state and out of state.

Essential Functions:

• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains all types of heavy and/or light duty equipment.
• Performs both routine maintenance of vehicles and major repairs. 
• Prepares new vehicles for service including order specifications, installing components or special equipment.
• Provides customer service such as on-site service, after-hours service, and special requests for service.
• Performs required annual tests on vehicles/mechanical equipment and prepares the appropriate documentation.
• Maintains and updates information on warranty repairs.
• Works shifts, weekends, holidays, evenings and/or extended hours as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:    None.  Level IV may perform lead responsibilities in the absence of the Foreman.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Frequent exposure to excessive noise levels.
• Communication skills enough to convey information to co-workers, customers, and supervisor.
• Vision enough to perform functions such as identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment, interpreting dials, and repairing equipment.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach out to load and unload equipment, supplies, and tools.
• Ability to move over rough, uneven, and rocky surfaces in performance of maintenance duties.
• Stamina and strength enough to lift and move objects of up to fifty (50) pounds.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.