This is a provisional appointment.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Under direction of the Commissioner or his/her designee, performs work of moderate difficulty involving supervision and assisting subordinates personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of a variety of automotive vehicles such as pickup trucks, packers, trailers, earth moving diesel equipment, machining of metal parts, assembly, installation and repair of various machines; ensures preventative maintenance programs are adhered to; assists in the more complex repairs; maintains time and attendance records, requisitions parts and supplies; performs mechanical work and related work as required.

• Plans, assigns and supervises rough and finished machining work.
• Assigns work to ensure timely completion and turnaround of equipment and vehicles.
• Inspects work in process and at completion.
• Maintains time records of subordinates and makes reports of work done.
• Requisitions necessary materials and supplies.
• Works closely with the following positions to orient, train and update on equipment; Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (SHMEO), Heavy Motor Equipment Operator & Laborer (HMEOL), Motor Equipment Repairperson and others as assigned.
• Works closely with the City's Central Fleet Department located at Frontage Road. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, inventory management of all park maintenance vehicles and/or equipment.
• Works closely with vendors to send overload or unfinished stock to outside shops to be finished and assembled when required.
• Assists with the management of vendor contracts and agreements.
• Responsible for opening and closing the Park Maintenance Garage on a daily basis.
• Required to tow and deliver vehicles, equipment utilizing tow trucks, flatbed trucks and trailers. 
• Required to perform other job related duties as necessary and performs related work as required.

Required to work any emergency as directed by the Commissioner of Parks & Recreation or his/her designee.

• At least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid professional experience as an automotive mechanic, machinist or motor equipment repairperson; working on a broad range of commonly known light and heavy duty automotive equipment.
• Must posses a valid Massachusetts CDL Class B license with an air brake endorsement. Hoisting license preferred.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems as they pertain to large grass mowers, snow throwers and skid steers.
• Ability to repair all equipment owned by the Parks Department Maintenance Division including, but not limited to: large and small grass cutting equipment, plows and sanders, trackless sidewalk machines, etc.
• Working skill in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of light and heavy equipment; and in the application of tools used in the trade.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgement and be able to focus on detail as required by the job. 
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills and applications.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical. 
• Minimum lifting requirement fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to successfully pass the Commonwealth's Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check. 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade:  AFSCME/RA1-16A

Hours:  40 hours per week

Work Location:  Franklin Park Maintenance Yard