To perform majority of routine service and maintenance for City vehicles and equipment.

1. Perform minor repairs on all City equipment.
2. Replace and balance tires.
3. As directed, work alongside Equipment Mechanic while performing repairs, troubleshooting, and diagnosing to aid and give assistance.
4. Perform work in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and within mandated and appropriate safety standards.
5. Sweep, mop and maintain clean and organized shop space.
6. Assist in inventory of tools parts, supplies, and tools.
7. Drive to pick up parts, supplies and shuttle vehicles.
8. May perform portions of the work of higher classified positions occasionally, as assigned.
9. May perform duties of similar complexity in any City department as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer a minimum 1-year service mechanic experience that includes service and repair work at an apprentice level.

Licenses and other requirements: Valid Washington State driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate electronic log of maintenance activities and work accomplished.
• Ability to maintain excellent customer relations.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and focus on providing quality service.
• Ability to use all standard tools and equipment necessary to perform duties as described.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY: Receives close supervision in performance of regular, assigned duties. May perform some routine assignments independently following standard procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in the shop or in the field in all kinds of conditions of weather and terrain. Work may involve contact with hazardous wastes and other unpleasant materials when working on sewer jet vectors and garbage trucks. Work performed in this job may place the employee at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

PHYSICAL: Physical ability and stamina sufficient to maintain continuous physical effort throughout shift, including frequent lifting, standing, stooping, bending, crawling, reaching, twisting, and climbing. Ability to work in close, confined spaces. Physical strength and ability sufficient to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all kinds of weather. Heavy labor is defined, for example, as exerting force sufficient to lift 80 to 100 pounds, sometimes overhead.

OTHER: The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility; but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Following an offer of employment, and prior to starting work, individuals may be required to have a pre-employment physical examination by a physician designated by the City of Anacortes. The City will pay for the examination. Satisfactory clearance to perform essential job functions will be required for employment. As an absolute condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a drug-free workplace agreement and an agreement not to use tobacco products in any form while on the job.

The City of Anacortes is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age (over 40), marital status, families with children, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation including gender identity, or status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law. Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

Applications will be reviewed on job posting close date.