Senior Mechanic

The City of Capitola is currently recruiting for the position of

SENIOR MECHANIC 

Salary: $4945/month - $6,011/month Plus Comprehensive Benefits

The above salaries include a 6% salary concession due to COVID-19 budget reductions.

Salary concession will be in place through at least December 26, 2020.

FILING DEADLINE: Monday, October 26, 2020, by 5:00 pm 
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CURRENT OPENING
This opening is a full-time, benefited position in the City of Capitola Public Works Department.

The Senior Mechanic is the lead mechanic and is responsible for the operation, scheduling, and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment.  The Senior Mechanic supervises the Mechanic position and provides leadership to the Fleet Division of Public Works.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes a variety of activities including day to day routine maintenance, short- and long-term goals, annual objectives, special projects, and crisis situations and oversees and participates in their execution.
• Coordinates vehicle and equipment maintenance with Public Works, Police Department, and other department personnel to insure they are properly maintained to adequately service the City.
• Maintains all vehicle information including acquisition date, annual mileage, and all maintenance and service records
• Performs major and minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Checks fuel, lubrication, cooling, battery, and hydraulic system fluid levels and replenishes as necessary.  Pressure lubricates equipment, packs bearings, drains and fills reservoirs with specific lubricant.
• Inspects automobiles, trucks, and related equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary overhaul or repair.
• Checks tire wear ensures proper tire inflation.  Rotates, repairs and maintains tires.
• Ensures the working environment in the garage and equipment yard is safe and clean.
• Assists in the implementation of garage policies and procedures.
• Washes equipment as needed.
• Installs and adjusts headlights.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to aid in diagnostics; pick up and deliver vehicles and parts. 
• Coordinates work with commercial shops for repair and maintenance work as necessary.
• The ability to weld, perform body work and painting as needed is desired but not required.  
• Senior mechanic may perform any related work as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent plus five years specialized experience and training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of personnel supervision, motivation and training; standard practices, equipment and materials used in park, landscape, street and facility maintenance; occupational hazards and safety procedures.

Knowledge of mechanical parts of automotive equipment, lubricants and fuels and their proper use, internal combustion and diesel engines, welding equipment, air tools, grinders, drill press, multimeters and engine hoist.

Skill in operation of tools and equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; change and repair tires for light and heavy equipment; drive automotive equipment safely; lift heavy automotive parts and tools; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and be willing to work other than an 8-hour shift.

Ability to plan, supervise, schedule and evaluate work of employees; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and relate well to the public, superiors, subordinates and other departments of the City; ability to develop new ideas for equipment and manpower efficiency and beautification and preservation of streets, parks and facilities; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to carry out Department policies and procedures; ability to work in a safe, productive manner and indoctrinate subordinates in safe work practices; ability to operate department equipment and vehicles.