Seasonal Mechanic

Looking to sharpen your mechanical skills while making a real impact in your community? The City of Fridley is hiring a Seasonal Mechanic to help keep our fleet of vehicles and equipment running safely and reliably all season long. In this hands-on role, youll perform routine maintenance and repairs, support parts selection, maintain service records, and keep our shop organized and safe. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with a variety of equipment, and being part of a team that keeps city operations moving, this is your chance to jump in and contribute. Join us and put your mechanical know-how to work while gaining fleet maintenance experience!

1. Performs routine service, repairs and maintenance on City owned vehicles and equipment.
2. Assists With the identification, selection, and procurement of repair parts and materials.
3. Documents maintenance activities and completes associated service records.
4. Communicates maintenance status, identified issues, and equipment failures to mechanics and supervisors.
5. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized shop environment; assist with inventory management.
6. Safely operates various motorized and non-motorized equipment and tools.
7. Drive or transport assigned vehicles and/or equipment to various job sites, as needed.
8. Read and follow verbal instructions and written procedures, such as operating manuals, department procedures, computerized monitors, and safety guidelines for mechanical equipment and tools.
9. Work effectively and cooperatively with the general public, staff members and outside agencies.
10. Arrive to work on-time and meet attendance requirements.
11. Wear required uniforms and personal protective equipment as assigned and directed.
12. Report maintenance problems, safety hazards and customer complaints to lead mechanic.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. Must have a valid drivers license with a good driving history and no restrictions.
3. Final candidates must satisfactorily complete a thorough criminal background and reference check process.
4. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Desired Qualifications:

1. Previous automotive experience.
2. Interest in future automotive career.
3. Interest in technical program.
4. Post high school education or formal training in automotive program.

1. Knowledge of public works maintenance functions and repairs.
2. Knowledge of a using a variety of tools, equipment and materials used.
3. Knowledge of general safety procedures, OSHA, etc.
4. Ability to read written instructions such as operating manuals and instructions for mechanical equipment.
5. Ability to verbally communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public to relay information, report concerns, and to provide directions.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with internal and external customers, co-workers, and partnering agencies, etc.
7. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc.
8. Knowledge of public works maintenance functions and repairs.
9. Knowledge of a using a variety of tools, equipment and materials used.
10. Knowledge of general safety procedures, OSHA, etc.
11. Ability to read written instructions such as operating manuals and instructions for mechanical equipment.
12. Ability to verbally communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public to relay information, report concerns, and to provide directions.
13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with internal and external customers, co-workers, and partnering agencies, etc.
14. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc.

EEO/ADAAA The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.