MECHANICAL REPAIRER LIGHT EQUIPMENT
To land Mechanical Repairer Light Equipment in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
The one gate is 3 years of relevant experience.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, performs routine maintenance and repair work on motorized equipment such as small tractors, small trucks, power chain saws, spray machines, and so forth; and/or performs maintenance and repair work on grounds and/or roads; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Removes worn out parts and installs replacement parts in motorized equipment such as small tractors, air compressors, power chain saws, small cement mixers, chipper machines, snow blowers, spray machines, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers or other light mechanical equipment used for the repair and/or maintenance of parks, grounds, trees, or other public facilities.
- Adjusts cutting edges and sharpens cutting blades.
- Replaces defective motors, filtering, or ignition parts.
- Replaces worn tires, rollers, or wheels.
- Lubricates necessary linkages.
- Makes simple electrical tests and repairs on ignition, lighting, and control circuits.
- Transports equipment to job site.
- Performs manual and unskilled laboring work.
- Keeps essential records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of varied types of motors, vehicles, and equipment.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, and occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in maintenance work on small motorized equipment.
- Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to take necessary precautions in performing the work.
- Ability to properly store, safeguard, and label equipment.
- Ability to maintain essential records and files.
- Ability to diagnose and perform necessary repairs to small motorized equipment.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.