The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking an

Landscape Mechanic

Facilities Management and Planning

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or 6:00am - 2:30pm |

$45,100 - $57,500 per year

https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/21013

[Under general direction from landscape services manager the landscape mechanic III will perform maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment used in landscaping, construction, waste management, irrigation, snow removal, other equipment and related duties as needed. This involves conducting both minor fixes and major overhauls on all machinery and equipment within the department. Tasks include working on engines (gasoline, diesel, and electric), transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, HVAC systems, suspension, drive trains, brakes, tires, bodywork, and other related equipment. Additionally, repair or replace landscape fixtures like fences, benches, and exterior signs. Supervise and train equipment operators in maintaining and repairing their equipment. Generate work orders and maintain detailed records of repairs, including tracking time and costs. Develop and adhere to a preventive maintenance schedule for department equipment, as well as manage an inventory of parts, chemicals, metals, and other maintenance-related items. Operate and upkeep the street sweeper as needed. Fulfill other assigned duties, which may include call back for any grounds related emergency and to assist in snow and ice removal.

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• Graduation from a recognized vocational technical school
• Two years motor vehicle or small engine repair. Equivalency considered. Must have knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the preventive maintenance and repair of landscape, construction, refuse, irrigation, and snow removal equipmentfrom preventive care through major overhaul, all components of department machinery including engines (gas, diesel, and electric), transmissions, hydraulics, electrical, HVAC, suspension, drive trains, brakes, tires, body work and other related equipment.
• Valid drivers license

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• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Teledoc
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee +One
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee and Dependent Scholarship
• Holidays +floating holidays during the winter shutdown
• Retirement
• More info here: https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff

[Additional Benefits to Working at UNO: ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}

Durango Discounts Program

MavRIDE bus program

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