GARAGE ASST

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

40d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles and other similarly related mechanical equipment. Employees in this classification function as assistant to fleet mechanic personnel in the servicing of district vehicles. Position performs routine service duties such as fueling buses, checking oil levels, changing belts and inspecting vehicle conditions for road worthiness. Performs related work as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by six months to one year previous experience in basic automotive or small equipment service and repair, demonstrating mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain basic activity and numerical records; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial driver’s license, Class B with Passenger Endorsement within six (6) months of obtaining this position.
Requires the ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information.
Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details.
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of fleet vehicles and servicing equipment.
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information.
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Requires ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, smoke, dusts, pollen, temperature and noise extremes, and toxic/poisonous agents.

Responsibilities

Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
Assists fleet mechanic personnel in the servicing, maintenance and repair of district vehicles, such as removing and replacing radiators, water pumps, brakes, and other automotive components.
Drains engine oil, replaces filters, and replaces oil to proper level; checks various fluid levels and adds fluid as required, i.e., transmission fluid, washer fluids, radiator coolant.
Performs various minor repairs within the scope of abilities, i.e., changing belts and windshield wipers, removing and replacing mirrors and bulbs.
Performs various routine preventive maintenance activities, i.e., checking air and tire pressure levels, evaluating belt integrity and tension conditions, examining engine compartments for potential component failures.
Refuels vehicles and operates the district’s refueling station; ensures maintenance of accurate fuel use logs for district accounting purposes.
Performs routine cleaning and washing of district vehicles, and assists with various routine cleaning and custodial duties of the garage area.
Retrieves and delivers various materials, supplies, and automotive components and parts as directed.
Performs inspection duties in evaluating vehicle conditions for road worthiness, and in responding to concerns regarding defects or non-conformance with Department of Transportation and other pertinent regulatory standards.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS.
With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
Performs related duties as directed.