What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Equipment Mechanic position at Sweet Briar College?
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Grounds Equipment Mechanic
Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program. Its finances are robust, and validated by balanced budget and positive bond ratings.
Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses.
The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women’s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing.
When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other.
Grounds Equipment Mechanic
Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Director of Grounds and Projects
Job Summary/Objective: The Grounds Equipment Mechanic will repair and maintain ground support equipment for the College
Essential Responsibilities:
- Repairs and services equipment including tractors and implements, backhoes, mowing equipment, weed eaters, chainsaws, and others
- Maintains heavy equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical machinery
- Inspects, assesses and troubleshoots equipment to determine necessity of repairs.
- Schedules periodic maintenance for support equipment and maintains repair log
- Maintains a clean, safe repair shop; and adheres to all safety protocols while working
- Tracks inventory of parts and tools
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3 years related experience
- Excellent mechanical repair, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Eligible for training classes and seminars
- Ability to read repair manuals for various types of vehicles and equipment
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools to repair grounds support equipment
- Ability to follow instructions
- Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and clean driving record
Work Environment:
- Indoor and outdoor work
- Indoor work will include repair shop environment
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods to perform work on vehicles and equipment
- Ability to physically access vehicles and equipment of various sizes and structures using proper body mechanics to perform maintenance and repairs
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Deadline for Submission: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications should include a cover letter and resume.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.
