Apprentice Mechanic, Public Works Department

City of San Jose•San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA

6d•$74,090 - $92,622•Onsite

About The Position

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, and partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Two (2) years of experience in lubrication and servicing of automotive equipment which included the maintenance of parts and supply inventories, and the maintenance of service records.
Continuous membership in good standing in the apprenticeship program as administered pursuant to the provisions of the City of San Jose Apprentice Advisory Committee is a condition to continuing employment as an Apprentice Mechanic with the City of San José.
Possess and maintain a Certificate of Registration as an Apprentice Mechanic with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, State of California at time of appointment.
Possess and maintain a valid State of California Driver's License.
Possess and maintain a Forklift Operators Certification within six (6) months of hire.
Possess and maintain Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) Certification from an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved program within six (6) months of hire.
Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in servicing and maintaining automotive equipment and motorcycles.
Knowledge of methods and materials used in cleaning automotive equipment.
Knowledge of work safety practices and procedures.
Experience with mechanic's tools and lubricating equipment.
Experience with recognizing conditions in automotive equipment which need repair, adjust mentor replacement.
Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of simple mechanical repairs on both automotive equipment and motorcycles.
Ability to follow written manuals.
Ability to work with other employees.
Ability to keep required records, and to schedule equipment for servicing.
Demonstrate the effective use of the tools, materials, and equipment of the mechanical trade.
Demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Responsibilities

Trained on the repair and maintenance of the City of San Jose's diverse vehicle and equipment fleet.
Rotated through various facilities to acquire the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to fulfill the requirements of this position.
Required to take and successfully complete courses during on and off shift and on the apprentice's own time with a designated college and other learning programs as directed by the Apprentice Committee.
Given a list of tools to purchase.
Perform basic mechanic skills in the preventive maintenance and light mechanical repairs.
Upon completion of the four-year apprenticeship, become a competent, recognized State certified Journey level Mechanic in the servicing and repair technology related to a wide variety of motorized vehicles and equipment including gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and alternate fueled engines.
Depending on facility assignment, may require working various shift hours and overtime.