Job Title:
Mechanical Equipment Repairman

Company: City of Somerville

Location: somerville, MA

Created: 2024-05-10

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

DUTIES:Maintains and repairs mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, hand mowers, power mowers, weed wackers, snow blowers, playground equipment and other equipment not of a complex nature requiring less than journeyman metal working skills to accomplish repairs, not including repairs of equipment which requires an extensive knowledge of electric circuitry. Performs semi-skilled tasks involving manual labor in the maintenance of public works. Digs holes, trenches, and other excavations. Shovels materials and leveling areas. maintenance and care of recreational areas, athletic fields, parks, and playgrounds: lining playing fields flooding grounds for skating; planting and trimming shrubssmall trees using hand or powered equipment; replacing and mowing grass; repairing fences, swings, slides and other playground equipment; painting and maintenance work; moving furniture and equipment; delivering supplies; cleaning buildings and grounds as directed; assisting other personnel in building division tasks; loading and unloading materials; emptying barrels and cleaning litter and debris from streets, runways, parking lots and recreational areas; removing snowice using manual or small powered equipment; spreading sand on icy areas; using small hand tools, i.e. shovels, picks, axes, saws, heavy wrenches and small power tools. Performs all other duties that may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to receive and interpret written and oral instructions and to give written and oral reports to supervisors.Must have ability to use tools of trade in workmanlike manner.Must be in good health, be dependable, and able to do hard physical work.Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License.Must have a safe driving record.Hours: Full-Time Monday-FridaySalary: $903.40 weekly, plus benefitsUnion: SMEA BFLSA: Non-ExemptMandatory Requirements: This is a safety sensitive position. Must pass a driving history check and pre-employment drug screen physical prior to employmentDate Posted: February 6th, 2024