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Under the supervision of the Regional Parks Maintenance Supervisor, this position requires the performance of general maintenance and repairs to County-owned and leased industrial tractors and related tractor attachments, utility vehicles and landscaping equipment (aerator, blowers, chippers, edger’s, hedge trimmers, lawnmowers, line trimmers, flail mowers, rotary deck mowers, pole pruners, rototillers, sprayers) and miscellaneous equipment (generators, trash pumps, snow blowers, snowmobiles, Zambonis, tampers) and other park equipment as well as testing and using diagnostic equipment to determine what repairs are necessary.

Allegheny County, with a population of approximately 1.3 million, is the second largest county in the State of Pennsylvania. The County Parks Department sustains and enhances the growth and quality of a diverse group of well-managed and financially sound regional assets. The large list of diverse facilities and open space in the 12,038 acres contained in our parks system encourages the involvement of people of all ages through park programs, leagues, and volunteering opportunities. The Parks system encompasses a variety of activities and amenities in the County, by retaining and attracting residents and improving the overall quality of life for our region.

• Repairs, overhauls, and tunes up tractors and specialized equipment.
• Services, overhauls and repairs manual and hydrostatic transmissions and power take off units.
• Repairs and rebuilds all tractor attachments and changes tires.
• Repairs tractor front end and steering mechanisms.
• Fixes brake systems and hydraulic mechanisms.
• Repairs electrical systems, overhauls starters and alternators.
• Performs general repairs to various types of equipment used at the Allegheny County golf courses and parks.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

• Golf Course operations equipment.

• Equipment and engine repair and maintenance.

• Maintain and repair engines and specialized equipment such as aerators, hedge trimmers, lawnmowers, chainsaws trash pumps, snow blowers, snowmobiles, Zambonis and other equipment.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the general public.
• Work in a professional, courteous manner at all times.