Job Title: Facilities Mechanic/ Maintenance Technician
Pay rate: $18.00/hr. on w2 without benefits
Location: Cranston RI 02920
Duration: 02+ Months
Must have:
- Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing vehicles
- Automotive & Electrical Work
- Fabrication & Shop Support
- Operations & Emergency Response
Position Summary:
- The Facilities & Operations Assistant is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of motorized vehicles and mechanical equipment. This role supports day-to-day operations by ensuring vehicles and equipment are safe, functional, and well maintained. Work is performed with moderate independence and reviewed for quality, safety, and technical accuracy.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles, trucks, tractors, snowplows, hydraulic equipment, road maintenance machinery, and related mechanical equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical issues and perform necessary repairs or replacements to ensure operational readiness.
- Make emergency repairs both in the shop and in the field as required.
Mechanical Systems & Components:
- Inspect, adjust, repair, rebuild, and replace mechanical systems, including:
- Transmissions and main bearing assemblies
- Steering systems and front/rear axles
- Differentials and braking systems
- Magnetos, carburetors, starters, generators, distributors, and alternator systems
- Perform engine related tasks such as valve refacing and reseating, cylinder honing, motor timing, and front-end alignment
Automotive & Electrical Work:
- Perform automotive body, radiator, electrical, and battery work that does not require a specialized technician.
- Test and repair electrical components, including field coils and armatures, for shorts, grounds, and open circuits.
- Paint vehicle bodies and reline brakes as needed.
Fabrication & Shop Support:
- Perform basic metalworking using equipment such as lathes, drills, and hacksaws.
- Complete simple welding tasks.
- Repair tools, shop equipment, and garage machinery as needed.
Operations & Emergency Response:
- Operate trucks, snowplows, or other equipment during emergency situations.
- Respond to urgent operational needs, including on road equipment breakdowns.
- Stay current on the construction, operation, and maintenance requirements of newly developed vehicle and equipment models.
- Work assignments are provided by a supervisor; methods are subject to approval.
- Duties are performed with limited direct supervision.
- All work is reviewed upon completion and may be closely inspected for compliance with technical and safety standards.
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