at Challenge Unlimited. Inc. in Great Lakes, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Who we are:
At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.
Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.
We are looking for a Small Engine Mechanic to take care of our building and maintenance the equipment and Grounds.
- Rate Pay: $23.33
- Full Time - Monday - Friday - 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
- Location: Navel Base Great Lakes
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Small Engine Mechanic is responsible for providing
maintenance services which further our mission to help people who have different abilities to receive
work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible.
Inspects, repairs, and prepares grounds maintenance equipment at the assigned site. Equipment
repairs include walk-behind and riding mowers, tractors, trimmers, edgers, blowers, pruners, chain
saws, trailers, snow blowers, snow brooms and other related equipment. May also be assigned to
lead or work with grounds laborers to help mow, trim, edge, prune, mulch, plant, and complete
landscape work. Drives Company vehicles and riding mowers, transporting, loading, and unloading
equipment and supplies. Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers,
communicating needs to the supervisor and implementing feedback for improvement. Performs
duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance Planning:
1. Evaluate and diagnose grounds maintenance equipment issues, including but not limited to power lawnmowers, tractors, trimmers, blowers, edgers, and site vehicles. Plan for the time and materials needed for the job and purchase those materials from local suppliers. Read and interpret equipment manuals to prepare to perform required maintenance and service. Communicate with Project Manager about any work that requires outside expert assistance.
General Maintenance:
2.Support the Company’s mission by providing maintenance services needed for business operations. Repair grounds maintenance equipment. Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges. Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete. Complete any maintenance paperwork on all mechanical equipment and vehicles on site. Turn in any/all receipts for materials.
Preventative Maintenance:
3.Operates, cleans, and performs preventative maintenance such as greasing, checking and filling fluids on all equipment, making notes and recommendations. Discuss non-standard or costly recommendations with Project Manager. Maintain shop and repair area and inventory of supplies in a neat and orderly manner. PI280073600
Grounds Maintenance:
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
