General Asst,Hrly

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under general supervision, the General Assistant performs semi-skilled work maintaining and repairing automotive vehicles and related mechanical equipment. The employee assists fleet mechanic personnel in servicing district vehicles, performs routine service and preventive maintenance, refuels and cleans vehicles, and helps maintain the garage area. The position also involves inspecting vehicle conditions for roadworthiness, identifying potential defects or regulatory non-conformance, and maintaining accurate records. The employee is expected to keep current with job-related technology and attend training supported by the district.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months to one year of previous experience in basic automotive or small equipment service and repair, demonstrating mechanical aptitude and the ability to maintain basic activity and numerical records, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to calculate, compute, summarize, and tabulate data and perform related actions.
Ability to exchange information to obtain information or clarify details within established policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to operate, maneuver, or control fleet vehicles and servicing equipment.
Ability to use reference, descriptive, and advisory information.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and perform routine work according to standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving generally predefined duties and frequent change.
Ability to perform moderately physically demanding work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20–50 pounds.
Visual perception and discrimination are required.
Ability to work with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including strong odors, smoke, dust, pollen, temperature and noise extremes, and toxic or poisonous agents.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
Assist fleet mechanic personnel with servicing, maintenance, and repair of district vehicles, including removing and replacing automotive components.
Drain and replace engine oil and filters, check fluid levels, and add fluids as needed.
Perform minor repairs within the employee’s abilities, such as changing belts and windshield wipers and replacing mirrors and bulbs.
Perform preventive maintenance, including checking tire and air pressure, evaluating belt condition and tension, and examining engine compartments for potential failures.
Refuel vehicles and operate the district refueling station; maintain accurate fuel-use logs.
Clean and wash district vehicles and assist with routine cleaning and custodial duties in the garage.
Retrieve and deliver materials, supplies, automotive components, and parts as directed.
Inspect vehicle conditions for roadworthiness and respond to concerns about defects or non-conformance with Department of Transportation and other applicable standards.
Keep current on job-appropriate technology and attend district-supported training to maintain required skills.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.