Mesa Public Schools
Mechanic Assistant - Vehicle Maintenance
Mesa Public Schools, Arizona City, Arizona, United States, 85123
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Employment Type:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$20.76
Class/Calendar:
B22,12 months
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To perform standard service adjustments on district vehicles and to ensure availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
Key Responsibilities
Install, repair and maintain tires
Service equipment by changing oil, lubricate moving parts, change filters and make service adjustments
Check vehicles for worn parts; report and repair as appropriate
Steam clean engines and parts
Assist mechanic with equipment repairs
Make service calls for emergency repairs
Report vehicles not conforming to safety standards and perform minor repairs
Keep accurate service records on gas, oil, parts, etc.
Perform required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely, neat and legible manner
Perform refueling of district vehicles as required; may be required to wash buses and pump gas
Follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and free from hazards
Regular and on-time attendance required
Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications
Two years mechanical and diesel experience
High School education or equivalent preferred
Valid Arizona Drivers License with clean driving record
Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL license preferred
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability to operate general shop equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe)
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills
Ability to work outside in either heat or cold; to lift and/or to move 75 lbs.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)
Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Frequently lifts or moves parts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Employment Type:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$20.76
Class/Calendar:
B22,12 months
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To perform standard service adjustments on district vehicles and to ensure availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
Key Responsibilities
Install, repair and maintain tires
Service equipment by changing oil, lubricate moving parts, change filters and make service adjustments
Check vehicles for worn parts; report and repair as appropriate
Steam clean engines and parts
Assist mechanic with equipment repairs
Make service calls for emergency repairs
Report vehicles not conforming to safety standards and perform minor repairs
Keep accurate service records on gas, oil, parts, etc.
Perform required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely, neat and legible manner
Perform refueling of district vehicles as required; may be required to wash buses and pump gas
Follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and free from hazards
Regular and on-time attendance required
Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications
Two years mechanical and diesel experience
High School education or equivalent preferred
Valid Arizona Drivers License with clean driving record
Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL license preferred
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability to operate general shop equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe)
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills
Ability to work outside in either heat or cold; to lift and/or to move 75 lbs.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)
Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Frequently lifts or moves parts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
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