Mechanic & Maintenance Associate

Schedule/travel: Full-time, calendar year position. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch period). Additional hours may be required, largely driven by school events, when all maintenance employees assist with event management.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Classification: Staff

Mechanic & Maintenance Associate will be responsible for diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues, conducting routine maintenance, and supporting the overall efficiency of our school’s vehicle fleet, school-owned equipment, and grounds.

• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections, to ensure safe and efficient operation of the school’s fleet and equipment.
• Serve as the mechanic addressing all repairs to the school's fleet of vehicles, including 14 passenger buses, and the school's fleet of power boats used in the rowing program.
• Serve as the mechanic addressing all repairs to equipment used to maintain and operate the campus. Repairs may include lawn mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, engines/motors, etc.
• Conduct thorough overall inspections of vehicles and equipment to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
• Most work will be done in the school's garage, which has the appropriate space and equipment (i.e., lift) to work on vehicles, buses, equipment, etc. Some work may need to be done in the field, such as if a vehicle breaks down on campus or near campus, which will require traveling to the vehicle to assess the repair.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in various types of school vehicles, including buses, vans, and other school-owned equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair engine, transmission, and other major vehicle components.
• Perform repairs by using the school's welding equipment.
• As instructed by the Director of Facilities, perform various repairs or other actions to care for campus facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• May need to travel to the school’s equestrian facility (about 8 miles from campus) to perform repairs.

• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities, including parts used, services performed, and associated costs.
• Utilize the school’s fleet management system to log and track vehicle maintenance history.
• Keep an inventory of school-owned equipment.

• Ensure all school vehicles and equipment meet or exceed safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address any issues promptly to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Work with the Department of Transportation and the Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure our student transportation vehicles and all vehicles are in compliance and can be used for school purposes.
• Coordinate with other school staff, including the Director of Facilities, to schedule and prioritize vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees to provide updates on the status of repairs, maintenance activities, and answers and suggestions to questions.
Work with various departments as necessary to identify an appropriate vehicle for purchase, including an inspection of the vehicle to be purchased.
• As part of the maintenance team, assist with planning and executing the setup and/or teardown of large events. This work may include physical labor associated with delivering and removing equipment from locations, assisting with parking (i.e., directing cars to designated parking areas), or shuttling guests around campus using a golf cart or a Kent School vehicle.

• Perform other responsibilities designated by the Director of Security and/or Director of Facilities to contribute to the overall efficiency of school vehicles, property, and grounds (e.g., fire pump).
• Train with the school's Hockey Rink Operator to help maintain the hockey rink during hockey season. This work will require the operation and maintenance of a Zamboni and the monitoring of certain equipment in…