Lead Serv Crew Mechanic

About The Department

Facilities Services supports the mission of the University of Chicago through efforts to maintain and enhance the University campus and environment and provide superior client service to our community including faculty, students, staff, neighbors and visitors.

OPS Facilities Landscape Services Shop

To transport materials and/or equipment according to the needs of the University and to maintain University property and grounds.

Assigns tasks to employees of the Operational Section when the supervisor is absent or unavailable because of other University business, and assists employees in seeing that tasks are completed, however, he shall not take or recommend corrective actions with bargaining unit employees.

• Uses motorized vehicles as well as power and hand tools to perform the duties of service crew mechanic.
• Cuts and edges grass.
• Sprays lawns, trees, and shrubs.
• Weeds ground cover and flower beds.
• Prunes trees and shrubs.
• Applies fertilizer, insecticide and fungicide to lawn as required.
• Rakes and removes leaves.
• Establishes lawn with seed or sod.
• Uses motorized snow plows and blowers to remove snow from walks, drives and parking lots.
• Drives any and all University supplied vehicles.
• Picks up such items as rubbish, furniture or other equipment and drives University vehicle to specified destination for delivery or disposal.
• Makes reports of incidents, accidents or damages to University property.
• Adds fuel to vehicle and checks oil, tires, and anti-freeze.
• Reports major malfunctions of equipment and/or vehicles to supervisor.
• Has regular personal contact with University personnel in various departments.
• May dismantle power equipment to lubricate, paint or replace defective parts.
• Maintains hand tools by cleaning and sharpening.
• Performs maintenance and repairs to underground sprinklers.
• May direct activities of Service Crew Laborer or Summer employees.
• Orients new employees.
• Will be required to wear appropriate safety apparel, i.e. respirator.
• Performs all duties of the classification and other related duties as assigned.
• Functions as the delegated "lead worker" in seeing that all assigned tasks are completed. Establishes priorities in the completion of assigned tasks. Monitors and records attendance for employees of the Operational Section. However, he shall not take or recommend corrective actions with bargaining unit employees.
• Operates Computerized Management System, as required.
• Inspects equipment in Operational Section and assesses the need for maintenance.
• Performs related job duties as may be assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution, required.
• College degree in Horticulture, Landscape Services or related degree, preferred.

• Two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of position-related education and experience is required.

• Current valid driver's license and the ability to successfully complete the University’s Motor Vehicle Record Check process, and other licenses or certificates needed for this position as required by law required.
• Required to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Operator’s license within six months of employment.

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity and be physically capable of strenuous activity over extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move loads appropriate to job requirements and be able to bend and work in a kneeling position for periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, be capable of working at heights as required, be able to enter and work within tight spaces, and be able to withstand hot and cold temperatures.

$26.93 - $31.68

Hourly

40

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• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Reference

When applying, the document(s)
MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

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The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

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