Mechanic Assistant - Vehicle Maintenance

Mesa Public Schools•Mesa, AZ

56d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

To perform standard service adjustments on district vehicles and to ensure availability of vehicles in safe operating condition. Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Vehicle Maintenance. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Requirements

High School education or equivalent
Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL license preferred
One year mechanical and diesel experience
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.

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 and assist mechanic with repair equipment
Make service calls for emergency repairs and operate light and heavy duty towing equipment for vehicle recovery
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
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools