Mechanic
Wheat Ridge, CO
Full Time
Mid Level
Mechanic at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Wheat Ridge)
*Valid Driver's License required and experience in similar role*
Qualifications
Mt. Olivet Cemetery was consecrated in 1892 and is located on the western side of the Denver Metro area in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is the largest cemetery in Colorado containing 392 acres. St. Simeon Cemetery was consecrated in 2004 and is located on the eastern side of the Denver Metro area in Aurora, Colorado. The Mortuary has two locations. The first is located on the grounds of Mt. Olivet Cemetery and was opened in 1981. The second was the recent acquisition of Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary. These entities serve the Catholic Community of the Denver metro area and its various parishes, missions, and apostolates and other members of the general public regardless of their religious affiliation.
*Valid Driver's License required and experience in similar role*
Our Mechanic collaborates closely with the leadership team, Superintendents and Managers, while reporting to the Operations Manager. You will be responsible for repairing and maintaining all vehicles, as well as vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostics for both locations - Mt. Olivet Cemetery and St. Simeon Cemetery. We are looking for someone who will serve as a symbol of the extended community of the Church, who will uphold the Catholic social teachings of the Catholic Church (the Church).
Benefits
- Hourly: $26 - $28
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Uniform and PPE is provided
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5yrs in similar role
- Vocational or trade school a plus
- Vehicle diagnostic equipment knowledge
- Able to lift/carry/push/pull more than 50lbs independently
- Manual dexterity more than 75% of the time and rapid movement at times
- Work outdoors in hot/cold temperatures, snow and rain
Responsibilities
- Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service
- Repair engines, transmissions, components, electrical and fuel systems, etc.
- Manage operator complaints, conduct inspections, and repair engine failures
- Performs tune ups, brake jobs and other preventative maintenance on cars, trucks, lawn mowers, and other powered equipment
- Design, weld, and fabricate steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel fabricated projects using MIG (metal inert gas), TIG, STICK and gas
- Ensure all guidelines and regulations are met in a timely manner, on a daily basis
- Maintain equipment - vehicles, mowers, trimmers, blowers, backhoes, boom truck, etc.
- Manage equipment/supplies/merchandise inventory with outside vendors
- Provide families with a professional presentation of the cemetery grounds
- Identify and resolve any hazards on associated properties
- Coordinate and assist with special project/events as needed
Requirements
- A positive/supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church, her teachings, and her work
- Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing
- Ability to communicate, motivate, train and lead staff
- Experience using/maintaining vehicles, mowers, trimmers, blowers, backhoes, boom truck, etc.
Mt. Olivet Cemetery was consecrated in 1892 and is located on the western side of the Denver Metro area in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is the largest cemetery in Colorado containing 392 acres. St. Simeon Cemetery was consecrated in 2004 and is located on the eastern side of the Denver Metro area in Aurora, Colorado. The Mortuary has two locations. The first is located on the grounds of Mt. Olivet Cemetery and was opened in 1981. The second was the recent acquisition of Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary. These entities serve the Catholic Community of the Denver metro area and its various parishes, missions, and apostolates and other members of the general public regardless of their religious affiliation.
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