Mechanic J - Grounds

Position: Mechanic I J - Grounds

• 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.

• 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 a ten-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 overhaul and repair all lawn maintenance equipment; to operate testing equipment and power tools to repair and service lawn maintenance equipment.

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 Operations in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. In compliance with federal law, employees required to have a Commercial Driver’s License shall also be tested upon application, post-accident and at random.



Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain and repair off road equipment, 4 & 2 stroke engines and all types of lawn maintenance equipment
• Maintain, repair and overhaul gas and diesel powered industrial equipment
• Sharpen, repair and overhaul all types of lawn mowing equipment; gas and arc welding as needed
• Operate testing equipment and power tools to repair and service lawn maintenance equipment
• Disassemble, reassemble, repair and/or replace various mechanical parts of lawn maintenance equipment (i.e. clutches, brakes, transmissions, differential, engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems, etc)
• Make service calls for emergency repairs; perform field service and repair at district work sites when needed
• Process required paperwork; maintain job records; order materials and supplies; request quotes for cost information
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications :

• Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona driver’s license
• Minimum two years mechanical repair experience and experience in the areas of gas (4 & 2 stroke) and diesel engines and hydraulic systems on machinery
• Experience, knowledge and skill in troubleshooting, repairing and overhauling small and large gas and diesel engines; minor experience with gas and arc welding
• Working knowledge of all tools, materials and equipment used in equipment repair

Preferred Qualifications :

• High School education or equivalent

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
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to operate and understand testing equipment used to identify mechanical problems and equipment for repair
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot all mechanical equipment problems
• Ability to plan and to organize work in a safe and productive environment

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily works in bus garages, maintenance shops, and outdoor facilities
• Exposed to vehicle exhaust fumes, oils, grease, loud noises, and vibration from equipment
• May occasionally work at off-site locations for breakdowns or repairs
• Safety protocols (PPE, ventilation, etc.) are usually enforced
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Heavy physical labor – lifting/moving parts or tools (50–100 lbs.)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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