Grounds Equipment Mechanic
Columbia, SC 
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Description

Company Overview: CW Resources is a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive society where individuals with disabilities and those facing economic challenges have access to meaningful vocational training and are empowered as valued employees. We are committed to providing exceptional employment opportunities with flexible hours, comprehensive benefits, and a mission-driven focus.

  • National Non-Profit
  • Mission-based Meaningful Employment
  • Exceptional Employees
  • Flexible Hours and Paid Time Off - includes Sick, Vacation, and Holiday (Based on Hours Worked)
  • Employer Paid Benefits Includes:
    • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Group Term Life
    • Long Term and Short-Term Disability Benefits
    • Health Savings Account
    • 403(b) Retirement Match Plan
    • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick / Personal time

Role & Responsibilities:

The Grounds Equipment Mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repair of electrically-powered and gasoline and diesel-powered grounds keeping equipment and machines, and small hand and power tools or equipment used in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscapes.

  • Maintains maintenance records on preventive maintenance services performed.
  • Repairs all grounds equipment: small hand, power tolls, and more
  • Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for grounds equipment.
  • Test equipment associated with the maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines
  • Diagnose gasoline and diesel engine failures and make repairs to engine, carburetor, injectors, diesel pumps, electrical, brake, steering, transmission and hydraulic systems
  • Performs preventive maintenance of grounds equipment by following manufacturers' recommendations or using personal experience regarding tune-ups, lubrications, oil and filter changes, adjusting or changing belts and hoses, sharpening or replacing blades, on push mowers, riding mowers, tillers, tractors, and similar grounds equipment.

  • Ensures that grounds equipment requiring major maintenance services or repairs receive those services by determining the extent of services or repairs required and arranging with other contract maintenance shops for services or repairs beyond the' capability to perform or that are too costly (i.e., time and money) for the grounds shop to perform.

  • Promotes preventive maintenance as a strategy for maintaining grounds equipment by developing and recommending preventive maintenance programs and schedules, instructing grounds employees on the proper methods of operation and upkeep of the equipment, inspecting tools and equipment for condition, repairing, cleaning, adjusting or lubricating them, and notifying supervisors of signs of equipment abuse or neglect.

  • Ensures the availability and accountability of required parts, components, and supplies by maintaining an inventory of parts and supplies for grounds equipment, storing those items in an appropriate and secure container, and reordering replacement items as necessary.

  • Safely operates vehicles while picking up or delivering parts and equipment by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions.

  • Contributes to the overall success of the Grounds Department by performing all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma
  • A valid driver's license
  • Minimum of Two (2) years of experience in repairing gasoline and diesel powered engines (Required)
  • Minimum of Two (2) years experience in repairing and maintaining two- and four-stroke engines, small diesel engines, hydraulics, and welding is (Preferred)

Environmental & Physical Demands:

Requires the ability to lift and/or transport grounds keeping supplies, equipment and machinery weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis; prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to repair and test the operation of electrically-powered and/or gasoline and diesel-powered grounds keeping equipment and machines.

The scope of the position requires exposure to waste oil, greases, and fuels and use of chemical solvents and cleaners used in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered engines and grounds keeping equipment

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Qualifications

Education
High School (preferred)

Experience
2 years: Minimum of Two (2) years experience in repairing and maintaining two- and four-stroke engines, small diesel engines, hydraulics, and welding is (Preferred) (preferred)
2 years: Minimum of Two (2) years of experience in repairing gasoline and diesel powered engines (required)

Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (preferred)


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. CW Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and ensuring a workplace free from all forms of discrimination or harassment. We strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are veterans, people who identify as LGBTQ, and members of ethnic minorities to apply!

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
21.00
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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