Grounds Mechanic

Archdiocese of Milwaukee
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Grounds Mechanic
     
    The Maintenance Mechanic reports directly to the Cemetery Operations Manager and will demonstrate care in all dealings with families, staff, and internal/external contacts.  The Maintenance Mechanic will also perform skilled repair and maintenance of primarily small engine equipment including but not limited to: lawn and landscape equipment (mowers, trimmers, chain saws), UTV’s, snowblowers, and other miscellaneous grounds equipment. This role will also coordinate skilled repair and maintenance of grounds heavy equipment including but not limited to: backhoes, mini excavators, dump trucks, mausoleum lifts, vault carts, and other cemetery vehicles.  This role will also help support training for the safe and proper operation, storage and handling of all equipment across all cemeteries.  This is role requires driving between eight cemeteries across four counties.

    Qualifications and Experience
     
    • High school diploma or equivalent with considerable knowledge and experience with a variety of equipment types and brands
    • Valid state issued driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance is required.
    • Small engine technical certificate preferred. 
    • Experience maintaining and servicing small engine and heavy equipment through formal training and/or on-the-job equivalent experience as an equipment mechanic
    • Experience in the cemetery and funeral industry is a plus
    • Leadership experience is also a plus
    • Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions, including understanding the Order of Christian Funerals
    • Possess a good-natured, flexible, and cooperative attitude
    • Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented particularly with record keeping
    • Possess strong time management skills
    • Safety-oriented and awareness of PPE, equipment safeguards, and safe practices
    • Able to perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
    • Familiar with federal and state laws/regulations applicable to equipment lifecycle management
    • Proficient in the use of computers, software, and technology
    • Bilingual preferred

    Physical Requirements
    • Lift or carry objects weighing between 50-100 lbs.
    • Push or pull up to 300 lbs. with a wheeled cart
    • Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
     
    Compensation and Benefits
     
    This position is full-time on-site, 40 hours per week, at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries. Hourly rate of $28 per hour. Some weekend and/or evening hours may be required occasionally. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee offers a full range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, and a pension program.  Tuition assistance for children of employees who attend Catholic school is also offered.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin
    Websitehttps://www.archmil.org/Jobs/Careers-central-office.htm

    Skills

    • Backhoe Loaderunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Dump Truck/Tipperunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Excavatorunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Groundskeepingunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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