Vehicle Mechanic

Location: Facilities Management Recruiting Start Date 09/29/2026 This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date. Estimated Start Date 10/06/2026 Vehicle Mechanic performs scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs to district vehicles and equipment such as, trucks, trailers, automobiles, off-road equipment, mowers, and other small equipment. Certifications listed as required qualifications may also be obtained upon acceptance of the position. Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduledPerforms other duties as assignedAttains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance StandardsAssists leadership with organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing various maintenance programsAttends training and in-service meetingsCalculates an accurate cost estimate of repair work as assigned including labor, supplies, and parts costs Ensures that all work activities adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, industry safety standards, and emissions mandatesFollows all safety rules and regulationsInstalls a variety of parts and equipment on assigned vehicles including lights, trailer hitches, and generators Maintains clean and efficient operating work areaModifies, tears down, repairs and reassembles major automotive components and assemblies including gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assembliesOperates a mobile repair vehicle to perform needed repairs and maintenance in the field; lubricates, repairs and/or diagnoses malfunctions of vehiclesPerforms electrical repairs, pneumatic system repairs, hydraulic repairs, mechanical repairs, and fuel system repairsPerforms preventative maintenance proceduresPerforms troubleshooting and diagnostic duties on all types of vehicles and heavy equipmentPerforms a wide range of automotive inspection, maintenance, and repair dutiesPerforms welding repairs as neededPrepares and enters records of work performed and parts used on all district equipment repairedPrepares work orders and reports/solves maintenance problems before they become emergenciesReads and interprets service and parts manuals, understands diagrams, and interprets videoRecommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipmentRepairs, cleans, replaces, installs and modifies defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related systems of assigned vehicles and heavy equipmentRepairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores maintenance tools and equipmentResponds to all service breakdowns and work orders as requiredResponds to operator requests and/or researches appropriate solutionsStays current with Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of Vehicles Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systemsAbility to analyze malfunctions in equipmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general publicAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to input work orders on a computer and generate reports if neededAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to make minor/major repairs on mechanical equipmentAbility to manage simultaneous demandsAbility to operate and care for mechanized equipmentAbility to read/write/speak the English language and follow directions in English effectivelyAbility to recognize safety issues in the workplaceAbility to train others in procedures and the use of equipmentAbility to use computer equipment and related software to support diagnosticsAbility to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilitiesAbility to work independently on assignments without supervisionAbility to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professionsConsiderable knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnosticsDemonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthinessDetail-orientedEnergetic, creative, innovative, flexibleExcellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of best practices for the inspection and repair of assigned vehicles and heavy equipmentKnowledge of proper vehicle maintenance proceduresKnowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipmentKnowledge of welding applicationsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including trainees, coworkers, administrators, vendors, and the general publicStrong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skillsVisual acuity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.The incumbent may experience exposure to fumes, odors, electrical, and maintenance hazards associated with the working environment.The incumbent may experience exposure to the elements while performing duties.The incumbent may be required to respond during inclement weather. Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing dutiesHas oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devicesUses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensilsLifts/pushes/pulls or carries burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machineryStrength and flexibility: stands, climbs, stoops, kneels, bends, crouches, crawls, twists, reaches, sits, navigates on a creeper, and walks while performing duties Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills. Required Qualifications Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) -Class A - Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Commercial Drivers License (CDL) -Class B - Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Experience in a Mechanical Service Position, High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Compensation Range: $26.46-27.78 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Hours Per Day 8.0 hour(s) per day Number Of Days Per Year 260 Days M-F Benefits Eligibility Full-time - Regular For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org). FLSA Status United States of America (Non-Exempt) How To Apply New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format: A current resume Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting Hiring Manager Email michael.redmond@asd20.org