Mechanic Assistant - Full Time
Vehicle Maintenance – 549 N. Stapley Dr.
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
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Base Rate:
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$20.76
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Performance Pay:
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Available annually
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New hire experience:
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1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
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New hire education:
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1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
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Class/Calendar:
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B22, 12 months
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Hours:
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Full-time (40 hours per week)
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FSLA:
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Non-Exempt
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Benefits:
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Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
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OVERVIEW:
To perform standard service adjustments on district vehicles and to ensure availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School education or equivalent
- Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL license preferred
- One year mechanical and diesel experience
- Ability to work outside in either heat or cold; to lift and/or to move 75 pounds
- 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
DUTIES AND 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
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- 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
SUPERVISION
Mechanic Heavy Duty J Lead
Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance
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 Transportation. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
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