Mechanic I

The ABQ BioPark's Maintenance team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to Perform and/or assist in performing minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on a variety of gasoline and diesel automobiles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment; assist in diagnosing mechanical difficulties in automotive equipment; repair and replace tires and perform a variety of other tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)
• Perform and/or assist in performing minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on a variety of gasoline and diesel automobiles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment; demonstrate an ability to learn and apply applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
• Assist higher level mechanics on large complex mechanical repair work involving the disassembly and assembly of automotive parts and components.
• Respond to service calls from automobile, bus and heavy equipment operators; replace batteries, fan belts, starters, generators and other accessories as appropriate.
• Analyze failures in mechanical equipment; determine problems and causes; recommend solutions.
• Repair mechanical defects in mechanical equipment; maintain and/or repair air conditioning equipment as required.
• Change and repair tires; perform safety inspections on vehicles and report safety and repair work that is necessary.
• Perform routine, operational inspections on assigned equipment and automobiles; replace worn parts; reline and adjust brakes, machine rotors and drums.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects and problems with automotive, construction, and a variety of other mechanical equipment.
• Fuel, grease, and lubricate automotive, construction, and heavy equipment; ensure proper fluid levels.
• Operate a variety of shop machinery including lathes, grinders, and presses.
• May drive commercial class vehicles in the public, right of way during delivery, pickup and road test.
• May deliver and pickup city automobiles, buses, and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
• Perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.

• Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of automotive shop area.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
• High school or GED, supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in mechanical repair or a related field, plus one (1) year experience in mechanical repair or related field.

Preferred Knowledge

• Basic theory of operation of automatic and manual transmission
• Basic principles of automotive repair
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Preferred Skills and Ability

• Learn to diagnose problems and repair automotive, electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning, and other mechanical equipment
• Learn to perform required maintenance of automotive equipment including lubrication and general servicing
• Learn to operate a variety of automotive-repair equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Learn to operate brake disc and drum turning machine
• Perform minor adjustments on gasoline and diesel engines
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

• Environmental: Shop and field environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; heavy construction equipment; inclement weather conditions.
• Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to heavy lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; standing for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.