Body/Paint Mechanic

THE AGENCY

The General Services Agency (GSA) is comprised of Fleet Services, Facilities, Procurement, Special Services, Security Business Support, and the Parks Department. GSA is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all County departments and agencies. It requires a diverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery, and foster the preservation of natural resources.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision performs repairs, modifications, fabrications, painting and refinishing of automobiles, trucks, heavy construction equipment, exteriors and interiors; and performs other related duties as required.

• Works well with others in a team environment
• Possesses excellent customer service skills
• Four (4) or more years of experience removal and installation of damaged body parts and components, color matching, frame rack, testing, and repair and removal of electronic and electrical automotive equipment
• ASE Master Certification in Auto Collision Repair is desirable but not needed

CERTIFICATION

Incumbents in the classification are eligible for certification pay and for satisfactory completion of any three (3) of the ASE Certifications B2 to B5 shall receive a two percent (2%) incentive of their base pay per biweekly pay period; for satisfactory completion of four (4) of the ASE Certifications B2 to B5, incumbents shall receive an additional three percent (3%) incentive of their base pay per biweekly pay period.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY

General Services Agency - Fleet Services department Body/Paint Mechanic is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Examples Of Duties

• Straights, repairs, removes dents and welds tears on automobile, truck and heavy construction equipment metal surfaces
• Fills rough areas and grinds and sands surfaces
• Repairs and fabricates fiber glass parts and surfaces
• Fine sands and prime coats exteriors and interiors of automobile, truck and construction equipment surfaces in preparation for finish painting
• Mixes, matches and applies paint with a spray gun
• Fabricates from sheet metal, modifications to vehicles and equipment to alter original configurations
• Installs specialized equipment such as sirens, lights, mounts and brackets, including making necessary wiring installations
• Does other work around shop as assigned
• Repairs or replaces door hinges, locks, glass run channels, windows, windshields and allied parts
• May repair and/or replace interior trim and upholstery
• May function in a lead capacity over subordinate personnel

Typical Qualifications

• Considerable auto body and paint experience which has led to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by two (2) years of journey level experience in body and fender repairs, including experience with welding, and paint refinishing on vehicles and equipment
• Necessary Special Requirements
• Must possess and maintain a current valid California driver license
• You must possess any license or certification that is currently required or may be required by the State of California for repair and/or operation of vehicles or equipment
• This position requires a full range of mobility including the ability to lift heavy objects and equipment
• Must be willing and able to work flexible and/or rotating shifts
• Incumbents are required to wear a respirator

DESIRABLE

• Four (4) or more years of experience
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Body/Paint Master Certification
• Any B2 to B5 ASE Certifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of: testing and techniques necessary to ensure the reliability and safety of a vehicle's frame, chassis and running gear; methods, tools and equipment used in body and fender work; methods, tools, equipment and materials used in painting and refinishing automobiles, trucks and other equipment
• Working skills in the use of tools and equipment used in body and fender work; use of welding equipment, use of painting and refinishing equipment; use of welding, painting, and refinishing equipment
• Working ability to perform body and fender work at the journey level including repairing, modifying and/or painting automobiles, trucks and other equipment; set up and operate welding equipment to accomplish precision welding on various types of metals; work independently from written and oral instructions, diagrams, schematics, sketches, specifications and rough drafts; itemize repair estimates of cost and parts necessary to repair damaged equipment; establish and maintain effective relations with others; provide lead direction to subordinate personnel