This is a provisional appointment.

Brief Job Description ( essential functions of the job):

Under direction of the Commissioner of 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 overloads 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 perform 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• CDL Class B license with an air brake endorsement and Hoisting Licenses must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.
• 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 skills 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 is fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to successfully pass the Commonwealth's Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check. 

CORI CHECK REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

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

Hours per week: 40

Work Location:  Franklin Park Maintenance Yard