GENERAL ASST,HRLY

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles and related mechanical equipment. The position assists fleet mechanic personnel in servicing district vehicles and performs routine service duties, including fueling buses, checking oil levels, changing belts, and inspecting vehicles for roadworthiness. The employee also performs related work as directed. The role requires timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic service to internal and external customers, representing OCPS positively. The employee is responsible for keeping current with job-related technology and attending district-supported training as needed, as well as maintaining accurate and timely information related to job responsibilities. Work includes operating fleet vehicles and servicing equipment, maintaining fuel-use records, and performing routine garage cleaning. Physical work may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling objects weighing 20–50 pounds. Tasks involve regular exposure to conditions such as strong odors, smoke, dust, pollen, temperature and noise extremes, and toxic or poisonous agents. The Orange County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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 and tabulate data and perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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 follow detailed but routine written or oral instructions and exercise some independent judgment.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving varied, generally predefined duties.
Ability to perform work involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects weighing 20–50 pounds.
Visual perception and discrimination sufficient for the work.
Ability to work with exposure to 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.
Assist fleet mechanic personnel with servicing, maintaining, and repairing district vehicles, including replacing automotive components such as radiators, water pumps, and brakes.
Drain engine oil, replace filters, refill oil to the proper level, and check and replenish other vehicle 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 checks, including checking tire pressure, assessing belt condition and tension, and inspecting engine compartments for potential component failures.
Refuel vehicles, operate the district refueling station, and maintain accurate fuel-use logs for district accounting.
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 regulatory standards.
Keep current with job-appropriate technology and attend district-supported training to maintain the required skill level.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.