Mechanic Assistant - Vehicle Maintenance

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $20.76

Class/Calendar: B22,12 months

Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary: To perform standard service adjustments on district vehicles and to ensure availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.

All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

• 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
• 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
• Follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and free from hazards
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• 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
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

• Two years mechanical and diesel experience
• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Valid Arizona Drivers License with clean driving record
• Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL license preferred

• 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
• 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
• Ability to work outside in either heat or cold; to lift and/or to move 75 lbs.

• 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)
• Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
• Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
• Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Frequently lifts or moves parts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more

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.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.