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Mesa Public Schools

Mechanic Assistant - Vehicle Maintenance

Mesa Public Schools, Arizona City, Arizona, United States, 85123

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Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

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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