Position Summary:
The Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Conservancy owned and/or assigned equipment and vehicles. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations.
This is a full-time position; working 37.5 hours per week with non-exempt status according to the Fair Labor Job Overview.
Benefits:
This position is Class 1 according to the Conservancy’s employee handbook and as such benefits include the following:
The Conservancy offers Medical, dental, and vision plans with an employer provided allocation toward monthly premiums. A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match. Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Time. In addition, employees receive up to 13 ½ paid holidays per year.
Additional Benefits include: a golf season pass for employees, as well as ongoing in-house training on various topics, flexible schedule.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair, as needed, all Conservancy owned/assigned equipment andvehicles; including but not limited to vehicles, mowers, weedwhackers, golf carts, etc.;
- Ensure the equipment is in proper working condition to fulfill the maintenance needs ofthe parks;
- Assist in prioritizing repair and maintenance needs in coordination with the Director ofOperations and District Supervisors’;
- Ensure that a proper inventory of supplies, parts and tools is kept;
- Ensure the area used for maintaining the equipment as well as the supplies, parts and toolinventory area is kept in an organized manner;
- Assist in keeping an ongoing record of all repairs and maintenance for each piece ofequipment and vehicle;
- Train district supervisors and/or other staff in basic equipment maintenance and provide a checklist of items to review prior to utilizing equipment;
- Will be required to travel to all parks for repair and/or pick up of equipment as needed;
- Deliver fuel, as needed, to golf courses;
- Assistance with park maintenance and/or special events as needed;
- Attends Conservancy staff and safety meetings.
Additional Expectations
- Aligns with the Conservancy’s commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accountable working environment for all staff and park system for all park users;
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
- City of Buffalo residency within six-(6) months of hire date;
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in equivalent job duties and/or educational certifications/training;
- Transport equipment on a 30 ft trailer throughout park system;
- A Commercial Drivers License is a plus;
- Personal tools not required;
- Willingness to learn new skills;
- Resourcefulness in utilizing time, equipment and/or supplies approved within the annual budget to the greatest benefit of the Conservancy;
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully with other employees;
- Professionalism in communication, demeanor and respectful relationship building at the highest level in representing the Conservancy and fostering collaborative partnerships.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- A combination of both indoor and outdoor work environments;
- Outdoor work may be performed in extreme weather conditions;
- A combination of independent and team collaboration;
- Job duties may require an employee to bend, reach, stoop, sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift and/or move heavy objects which at times could be up to 50 lbs.;
- Required to drive distances between park locations and to operate standard to heavy park equipment and vehicles;
- Weekend and holiday work may be required;
- Flexible hours depending on workload and ever-changing priorities;
- Must be able to adapt to ever-changing resources and limited budgets.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- You must be a resident of the City of Buffalo to work at Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Do you reside within the city limits?
Work Location: In person
