Facilities and Maintenance Mechanic

Job Overview

The Facilities and Maintenance Mechanic ensure Kingwood Center Gardens’ vehicles and equipment are kept in working order. They also assist other department staff in maintaining the physical plant, infrastructure, and other systems associated with a transformative guest experience are in good working order. The Mechanic supports the daily and special project operational priorities of the Facilities and Maintenance Department and Kingwood as a whole.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and urgent repair work on Kingwood’s various fleet vehicles and equipment including small and automotive engine repair
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks on Kingwood Center’s various building and grounds infrastructure systems and features
• Complete repairs on KCG’s various building and grounds features as needed in a timely and efficient manner
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and basic repairs to KCG’s fleet and machinery
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop
• Assist in maintaining the necessary inventory of tools and parts sufficient to complete routine operational tasks
• Ensures a safe working environment while completing work on campus and that all safety protocols are followed
• Participate in KCG’s snow removal operations during snow events
• Assist with public events and temporary exhibit fabrication, installation, and removal as needed
• Assist with event setup and take down as required
• Serve as extra staff during peak attendance public events or shows as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prolonged periods of continuous standing, sitting, or walking along with occasional stooping, bending, reaching, crouching
• Ability to occasionally lift to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work outside in extreme weather conditions year-round
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed
• Willing to serve in an off-hour, on call rotation as needed
• Demonstrated knowledge of small and automotive engine systems and their maintenance
• Must be able to communicate clearly with staff and the public
• Ability to collaborate with people of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities including staff, guests, and volunteers
• Troubleshooting, problem solving, and diagnostic skills
• Working understanding of Microsoft Office applications such Outlook and Word preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma and/or at least 3 years of relevant work experience required
• Experience in physical vehicle maintenance, plant maintenance, or construction preferred
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug test 

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