Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, maintains turf equipment and power tools to maximize safety and productivity. Utilizes department tools, facilities, and resources to effect repairs, replacements, and upgrades of new and existing equipment, as well as to perform routine maintenance on turf equipment to maximize safety, resource life and value. Provides emergency response and on-call service for in-field repairs to minimize production interruptions (tires, blades, jump-starts, tools, etc.). Conducts seasonal maintenance of equipment, following manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications. Ensures all safety equipment operates according to specifications, with the goal of maximizing equipment service life, in-service availability and safety. Assists with maintaining inventory of repair parts. Pursues ongoing education in the field of turf and safety equipment, to stay abreast of changes and evolution within the industry.

Essential Functions

% of Time

65%

15%

10%

5%

5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Work Location: Shop.

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, gloves, chaps, welding apparel, and lockout/tagout tags.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperatures and physical hazards. Weekly exposure to noise and vibration. Monthly exposure to respiratory hazards when responding to field service calls. Seasonal exposure to wetness and/or humidity, and occasional slick conditions with ice or slippery substances. Constant exposure to mechanical, chemical, and fire hazards or physical danger associated with working with lawn mowers and machinery with moving parts. Monthly exposure to electrical hazards from ignition systems.

Physical Demands:

Constantly requires hearing, vision, and handling/grasping. Frequently requires talking, fine dexterity, lifting, standing, and walking. Occasionally requires carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, crouching, balancing, sitting, and foot controls. Heavy strength demands include constantly exerting up to 20 pounds, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds, and rarely exerting up to 150 pounds.

Mental Demands:

Constantly requires working closely with others to correctly diagnosis machinery and make repairs. Frequently requires tedious or exacting work due to the necessity to make precise adjustments to machines and equipment; and noisy or distracting environment within the shop area due to multiple pieces of machinery running and the need to test equipment repairs. Occasionally requires time pressures and frequent change of tasks due to prioritization of repairs in order to get equipment back into the field.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.