Position Title: Equipment Mech, Sr

Employee Classification: Equipment Mechanic,Sr

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500580-FS VEHICLE MECHANICS

Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  Join our team as a Shop Lead! Oversee repairs and maintenance on small engines, grounds equipment, and custodial tools. Manage work orders, staff, and supplies. Troubleshoot electrical systems and use welding skills. Help keep everything running smoothly!

Classification Summary:
This classification coordinates the day to day operations of an equipment maintenance operation.

Classification Standard Duties:
Leads and coordinates the work of assigned staff. Assists supervisors in implementing changes to shop operations, policies and procedures. Prepares work orders, reports and project time charges. Monitors and requisitions supplies, equipment and tools. Overhauls small engines (1-6 cylinders) and repairs transmissions, clutches and hydraulic systems. Performs tune-ups, and repairs braking systems, steering systems, and ignition systems on equipment such as generators, mowers, snow blowers, street sweepers, golf carts, electric trucks, tugs, cranes and weed eaters. Performs preventive maintenance on grounds equipment including oil changes, lubrication, replacing worn parts, and replacing blades. May perform minor maintenance on light trucks and cars. Repairs custodial equipment such as vacuums and burnishers. Operates diagnostic electronic equipment to check charging systems, blade tip speeds, braking systems and electronic ignition. Troubleshoots systems failures in starters, alternators and portable emergency generators. Performs arc and gas welding and fabricates unique turf equipment.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of repair and maintenance of grounds equipment and small engines.; SKILLS:Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools. Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment. Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists. Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.; ABILITIES:Ability to provide work direction to others. Ability to effectively communicate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
This classification coordinates the day to day operations of an equipment maintenance operation. Leads and coordinates the work of assigned staff. Assists supervisors in implementing changes to shop operations, policies and procedures. Prepares work orders, reports and project time charges. Monitors and requisitions supplies, equipment and tools. Overhauls small engines (1-6 cylinders) and repairs transmissions, clutches and hydraulic systems. Performs tune-ups, and repairs braking systems, steering systems, and ignition systems on equipment such as generators, mowers, snow blowers, street sweepers, golf carts, electric trucks, tugs, cranes and weed eaters. Performs preventive maintenance on grounds equipment including oil changes, lubrication, replacing worn parts, and replacing blades. May perform minor maintenance on light trucks and cars. Repairs custodial equipment such as vacuums and burnishers. Operates diagnostic electronic equipment to check charging systems, blade tip speeds, braking systems and electronic ignition. Troubleshoots systems failures in starters, alternators and portable emergency generators. Performs arc and gas welding and fabricates unique turf equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Small engine or equipment manufacturer's certification. Valid New Mexico driver's license is required.

Department Contact:  Art Lucero, 575-646-8159, artl@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.