Mechanic Assistant - Vehicle Maintenance

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain tires
• Service equipment by changing oil, lubricating moving parts, changing filters and making service adjustments
• Check vehicles for worn parts; report and repair as appropriate
• Steam clean engines and parts
• Assist mechanic with equipment repairs
• Make service calls for emergency repairs
• 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
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Two years’ mechanical and diesel experience
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL license preferred

Skills & Competencies

• 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
• Operates general shop equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe)
• Communicates effectively (verbal and written) and establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships
• Works overtime and changes schedules with minimal notice; willing to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties
• Physical Demands: Frequently pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
• Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
• Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
• Maintains focus for extended periods
• Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Lifting & Force: Constantly up to 30 pounds of force; Frequently up to 30 pounds of force; Occasionally up to 50-100 pounds of force
• Working Environment: Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle; Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze); Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements; Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens; Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment; Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.