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Landscape Equipment Mechanic - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee500 open roles

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Knoxville, TN, United States
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Your applicationOpen nowLandscape Equipment Mechanic - Facilities Services - UTKUniversity of Tennessee · Knoxville, TN, United States

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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. University of Tennessee postings stay open a median of 13 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.7%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.0%60 days
This job: posted 6 days ago

University of Tennessee median: 13 days open

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Job Description

The Landscape Services Equipment Mechanic position is responsible for maintaining all of Landscape Services equipment including the various diesel and gasoline heavy equipment including preventative maintenance and emergency repair. This position will be in charge of updating information and entering new equipment within our computer system. This position is also responsible for maintaining an inventory of parts and supplies needed by Landscape Services.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on Landscape Grounds, Turf care and a diverse array of diesel and gasoline heavy equipment including but not limited to:Gasoline Combustion engines (1-25 hp) Two cycle power equipment (line trimmers, back pack blowers, etc.) Electric robotic mowers Diesel large volume debris/leaf vac Diesel farm tractors Specialty turf equipment (Reel mowers, sprayers, aerators, etc.) Diesel Heavy Equipment Machinery (Excavators, telehandlers, dump trucks, skid steers, etc. up to 100hp)
  • Check in new equipment and monitor warranty periods
  • Handle all asset, parts, and safety equipment inventory management using a computer software. (ex: Computerized Maintenance Management Software; CMMS)
  • Order any and all replacement parts needed for repairs
  • Operate grounds equipment as required for troubleshooting and diagnostic purposes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Vocational or Technical training: Two-year Mechanic’s Degree/Certificate
  • Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience working on grounds equipment
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: The ability to perform hard physical work for longs periods in all kinds of weather The ability to read and follow instructions The ability to maintain, diagnose and repair commercial riding mowers, walk behind mowers, skid steers, mini-excavators, wood chippers, utility vehicles, push mowers, line trimmers, blowers, chain saws, etc. The ability to operate/learn computer soft for new equipment check in, work request review, and inventory management. Skills and ability to interpret electrical schematics for diagnostic purposes Skills and ability to interpret hydraulic schematics for diagnostic purposes
  • Other Conditions: Valid Driver’s license Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Work Location

  • University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
  • This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

  • UT market range: MR05
  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

About the Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

About Us

With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state’s flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!

Ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates”, “One of America’s Best Large Employers”, “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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