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Posted: 24-Apr-25
Location: Riverside, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6162262
Sr. Farm Machine Mechanic
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Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 6AM - 2:30PM
Category: Campus Facilities and Support Services
Salary: $66,440 - $89,429
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Facilities Planning Design & Const
Department: Toshio Ishida
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Information:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Landscape Services, the Sr. Farm Mechanic plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the grounds machinery service garage. Performs service, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of grounds equipment. Diagnoses and corrects mechanical malfunctions, repairs, overhauls and rebuilds. Lubricates grounds machinery. Dismounts, repairs, and replaces tires. Makes sheet metal repairs by welding and brazing. Establishes and ensures shop safety procedures are followed and maintained. Sets up inspection and preventative maintenance schedules and ensures schedules are followed. Maintains a positive attitude for the team and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students.
The full salary range for the Sr. Farm Machine Mechanic is $31.82 - $42.83 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details:
Job Description Details
General Information
FARM MACH MECH SR 008522 Toshio Ishida Joe Candias
Department Custom Scope
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Landscape Services, the Sr. Farm Mechanic plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the grounds machinery service garage. This position performs service, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of grounds equipment. Diagnoses and corrects mechanical malfunctions, repairs, overhauls and rebuilds. Lubricates grounds machinery. Dismounts, repairs, and replaces tires. Makes sheet metal repairs by welding and brazing. Establishes and ensures shop safety procedures are followed and maintained. Sets up inspection and preventative maintenance schedules and ensures schedules are followed. Maintains a positive attitude for the team and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time
Performs service, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of grounds equipment such as: pickups, light and heavy trucks, tractors, trailers, various farm implements, turf machines, small engines, air compressors, sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, engines, and pumps.
Rebuilds and repairs single to 8 piston engines of 2 or 4 cycle configurations, carbureted or injected. Rebuilds and repairs drive train components on wheeled and on-wheeled equipment including: transmissions, pulleys, belts, chains, bearings, tires, and cables. Fabricates damaged equipment components. Rebuilds and repairs diesel powered equipment. Performs welding functions using gas/acetylene, arc, and tungsten inert gas welding units to repair or construct equipment. Mounts, repairs, and balances tires.
Repairs, replaces, and adjusts hydraulic pumps, motors, rams, and valves after determining system dynamic pressures. Determines timing and replacement of hydraulic hoses and other hydraulic system components.
Uses an oscilloscope, test light, induction amp motor and/or volt meter to diagnose machinery electrical problems. Rebuilds, adjusts, and repairs equipment electrical components such as alternators, generators, lights, switches and wiring. Designs and installs supplemental equipment lighting and accessory systems as required.
Performs maintenance on fuel systems.
Sharpens turf reel or rotary mowers, tillers, sod cutters, verticutters, flails, and aerifyers.
Adjusts unit bedknives and cutting/slicing positions.
Performs preventative maintenance such as oil/filter changing, greasing, and other adjustments as needed.
Performs hydraulic filter and fluid changes and interprets manufacturers preventative schedules.
Implements full preventative maintenance schedule and program for all department owned power equipment.
Maintains working knowledge of the proper and safe usage of shop equipment, tools and materials. Implements, maintains and ensures shop safety procedures are followed to protect personnel, public safety, and university property.
Keeps track of shop materials/parts. Performs computer input within the work order system for recording of labor and materials used in work performed; maintains clear and accurate documentation of all inspections, testing, and maintenance performed.
Uses computers and Microsoft Office programs to maintain documents, spreadsheets, and logs. Maintains computerized equipment tracking and repair logs.
Cleans shop and maintains organization of materials and tools; performs routine maintenance or coordinates for repair or replacement of tools and equipment, as required.
Accounts for shop parts/supplies inventory and reports supply needs to be restocked. Obtains materials and equipment, as required.
Works with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes and part orders as needed. Submits purchase order requests following all department and University purchasing policies.
Consults with supervisor for technical information, as needed. Interprets manufacturer manuals and maintenance schedules.
Adheres to the scheduling and completion of work assignments. Maintains accurate work order records and completes paperwork in a neat and timely manner. Defines and describes materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods, and task sequences.
Participates in safety and other trainings as required.
Performs all job duties in adherence to all university and departmental safety guidelines.
Communicates progress of work verbally, in writing, and/or by email. Responds to daily work orders and performs necessary emergency requests, as instructed.
Provides daily updates to supervisors of equipment status.
Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with management, supervisors, colleagues, and other staff.
Communicates and reports to a supervisor and/or staff regarding any potential issues, not limited to repair delays, maintenance issues, completion of work, potential safety hazards, and liabilities or conditions/items requiring repair or replacement.
To apply, visit https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/35723745
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