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    Grounds Mechanic - Olathe, United States - MidAmerica Nazarene University

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    Level:
    Experienced


    Job Location:
    Kansas - Olathe, KS


    Position Type:
    Full Time


    Education Level:
    Not Specified


    Salary Range:
    Undisclosed


    Job Category:
    Automotive

    Description


    Job Summary:
    Maintain, service, diagnose, repair, and overhaul all equipment and vehicles of campus fleet to provide safe and efficient equipment. Provide work support to the Grounds Department as directed by the supervisor. Fabricate and repair special items from other departments' equipment as needed and determine when outside services are needed.


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Repair and maintain gas, diesel, hydrostatic powered equipment, and various grounds keeping equipment.
    • Plans and organizes daily work in cooperation with the supervisor within a very flexible environment that requires assistance to other campus areas which will involve duties other than mechanics, for example, event set-up, deliveries, tent set-ups, etc.
    • Performs all duties and tasks required of a mechanic including safe operation of all machinery.
    • Assist with snow/ice removal operations at any time including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
    • Keeps work areas neat and clean to provide a safe, aesthetic work environment.
    • Communicate and cooperate with all campus personnel by demonstrating a courteous and helpful attitude while assisting them with their equipment needs.
    Qualifications


    Qualifications/Skills Required:

    • Ability to prioritize work, communicate with others on scheduling services.
    • Problem-solving, analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostic abilities must be used.
    • Continual clean and orderly workspace must be kept for organization, efficiency, and safety.
    • Ability to use several computer programs.
    • Attention to detail in work tasks and record-keeping is necessary.
    • Definite and specialized mechanical abilities must be present to perform duties which if not done properly can result in damage to equipment or operator.
    • Basic math skills are necessary and operation of standard and specialty tools to perform duties.

    Education and/or Experience:

    • Mechanical aptitude is essential for this position.
    • High school graduate or GED, some secondary education is beneficial.
    • 3 years experience in automotive and/or outdoor power equipment maintenance
    • Understanding or experience of basic groundskeeping duties
    The base pay rate will be based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.


    Physical Demands:

    • Able to lift 80lbs. squat, stoop, crawl, grip, lift, squeeze, kneel, push, pull, twist.
    • Work in, on, and under machinery and vehicles.
    • Frequent physical exertion is necessary to perform various duties.

    Work Environment:

    • Work with and tolerate a wide variety of conditions and materials including dust, grease, fluids, aerosols, fumes, gases, and loud noise intensity.
    • All outdoor weather conditions include extreme heat, cold and rain, wind.
    • Must be able to tolerate interior and exterior allergens.
    • Hazardous conditions exist due to proximity to hot and moving mechanical parts.

    Application:
    To apply for this position, attach the following documentation to your application::


    • Resume
    • Statement of Faith
    • Names and contact information of 3 professional references
    Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.


    MNU is interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities.

    MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion*, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students, in the hiring process, during employment, and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.


    • Christian faith and employment at Mid

    America Nazarene University:
    MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees based on religion (Title VII, Section , U.S.

    Civil Rights Act of Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

    Read the university's full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at

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