Mechanic- Part Time

Forest Home•Forest Falls, CA

12d

About The Position

The part-time Mechanic assists with repairing and tracking on-site equipment, vehicles, and machinery. The role supports daily auto shop assignments, receives training to build skills with vehicles and equipment, and uses the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage, track, and complete work requests. The Mechanic maintains organized inventory, tools, and maintenance buildings and helps ensure equipment and facilities are safe and in good working condition. The position also monitors vehicle registrations, smog certificates, service records, and maintenance records for compliance and timeliness. Duties may include snow removal and other assigned work after normal working hours. The role requires safe operation of tools and equipment, including golf carts, company vehicles, heavy equipment, and forklifts, and adherence to factory specifications and recommendations for equipment and materials. The employee is expected to support Forest Home’s mission, vision, and core values; participate in staff spiritual life activities; and provide a professional, cooperative, customer-service-oriented approach. The position requires regular, timely attendance, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work cooperatively with another mechanic. It supervises the Auto Shop Mechanic. Work includes moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. Noise is usually moderate but can be loud at times. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, operating office machines, and some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the ADA. Employment is at will, and management may assign or reassign duties as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to learn and be trained to repair vehicles, equipment, and machinery and to solve mechanical problems, including through fabrication and welding.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions.
Ability to safely operate tools and equipment, including golf carts, company vehicles, heavy equipment, and forklifts.
Ability to hear from God and pray for people in person or by phone.
Signed statement of faith.
Regular, timely attendance and a self-starting approach.
Ability to work cooperatively with another mechanic and share required duties.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to streamline processes while following departmental and Forest Home policies and procedures.
Communication, project management, time management, and collaboration skills sufficient to accomplish assigned projects.
Ability to learn and perform high-quality work.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate in person or over the phone and read words and numbers.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily assignments and duties in the auto shop.
Repair Forest Home vehicles, equipment, and machinery, and learn to solve mechanical problems through methods such as fabrication and welding.
Use the CMMS to manage work orders and track and complete requests.
Keep inventory and tools organized and in good condition.
Assist with snow removal and other assigned tasks, including work after normal working hours.
Monitor vehicle registrations, smog certificates, servicing, and maintenance records to ensure compliance and timeliness.
Perform work in assigned areas related to the CMMS.
Ensure facilities are in safe working condition; report potential safety issues and recommend appropriate changes.
Keep tools and maintenance equipment in working order and maintenance buildings clean and organized.
Operate tools and equipment—including golf carts, company vehicles, heavy equipment, and forklifts—safely.
Follow factory specifications and recommendations for equipment and materials and handle materials according to training.
Work cooperatively with another mechanic and share required duties.
Provide customer service and complete assigned projects using communication, project management, time management, and collaboration skills.
Supervise the Auto Shop Mechanic.
Support Forest Home’s mission, vision, core values, and staff spiritual life activities.