Job Information
National Winter Actvity Center WINTER: Mechanic - Automobile / Groomer in Vernon, New Jersey
Position Purpose:
Winter4Kids is seeking an experienced, dependable, highly motivated, organized qualified individual to perform vehicle maintenance, repair, service and troubleshooting as per vehicle manufacturer recommendations and according to the needs of Winter4Kids.
Qualifications:
Must hav e Experience with snowcats, diesel engines, gasoline engines, hydraulic, small engines and welding preferred. Must have excellent comprehensive mechanical and trouble shooting skills.
Must be able to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely fashion.
Must have excellent basic welding and fabricating skills.
Must have good communication skills: oral, written, and reading comprehension.
Must have motivation to learn required job skills.
Must pay close attention to details.
Must have valid drivers' license.
Responsibilities:
Ensure availability of sufficient snow-cats for daily grooming requirements.
Ensure operational reliability and safety of road vehicles 3.
Maintain orderly work area.
Service and repair Winter4Kids vehicles per manufacturers and Winter4Kids specifications and schedules.
Learn/ demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills on all vehicles in inventory.
Learn/ demonstrate basic vehicle recovery techniques.
Properly complete paperwork associated with job duties in accurate and timely fashion.
Become familiar with and perform all equipment testing as per Winter4Kids requirements. Demonstrate safe work habits including compliance with all safety guidelines and procedures and use of personal protection equipment.
Present a professional, quality image at all times.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Must be able to work on your feet, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours at a time in all weather conditions.
Must be able to lift 50lbs. of material routinely unassisted and occasionally up to 100lbs.
Must be able to reach in all directions, including overhead and flexible in range of motion. Must be able to perform functions required to operate all forms of routine office equipment, and communication systems.
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Winter4Kids vehicle mechanics are required to maintain a personal set of hand tools on site.
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
National Winter Activity Center is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, and other statutes protected by law.
Company Mission
Winter4Kids (http://www.winter4kids.org/) exists to create healthy lifestyles and influence behaviors of youth through winter activities. Better health and attitudes are the result of increased moderate to vigorous activity, nutritious food, and coaching. Lives are changed, outlooks are brighter as each of our participants become better individuals through the mastery of snow and life skills. Our youth use these experiences to explore and pursue new academic, life and sport opportunities.
Organizational Mission
At Winter4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are . In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.
Working at Winter4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities . Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people,
improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more . At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.