p>Regular & Recurring Duties and Responsibilities: Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in diesel, electric and gasoline powered vehicles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers and other mechanical equipment used in utility work; sharpens mower blades; disassembles motors and performs general overhauling; grinds valves; repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems and high pressure pumps and valves; installs and adjusts brakes; installs batteries, tires, wiring and glass; welds and may do some machining work in making fittings used in maintenance equipment; frequently makes emergency repairs on the course. The squadron manages 77 base facilities and supports more than 59,000 active duty, reservists, civilians, families and retirees in the local community through a wide variety of activities and programs to include child care, before-and-after school youth programs, family daycare, dining facilities, lodging, outdoor recreation, golf course, library services, bowling, base honor guard, mortuary affairs, equipment rental, fitness centers, auto-hobby shop, education center and Airmen and Family Readiness Center.
