Shop Coordinator - 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.

Full-time (40 hours per week)

$26.23

B26,12 months

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

Available annually

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

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

To coordinate district vehicle repairs with vendors and district users; to perform vehicle emission testing; and to ensure the availability of district 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.

• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Coordinate the scheduling of vehicle repairs with district mechanics, outside vendors and district users to ensure the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition
• Prepare work orders to initiate repairs and/or maintenance on district vehicles
• Schedule and perform vehicle emission testing on district vehicles to ensure compliance of state and federal regulations
• Monitor fuel inventory to ensure adequate supply and availability
• Maintain vehicle documentation and records (i.e. fuel usage, emission testing, repair history, etc.) to provide written support and/or to convey information
• Research discrepancies between the vehicle management software and the work order system to provide accurate information
• Respond to inquiries regarding status of district vehicles being serviced
• Resolves concerns or complaints on service or repair vehicles
• Enforce and adhere to district policies and procedures
• Ensure shop is maintained and free from hazards and safe work procedures are followed
• Perform quality control checks and inspections on repaired and serviced vehicles prior to release to users
• Supervise and direct work of shop personnel
• Provide information to the transportation department to assist in the completion of reports
• 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

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona class B CDL driver’s license
• Arizona Fleet Manager Emission Certification
• Five years’ mechanical experience with knowledge of gasoline and diesel-powered engines
• Minimum three years’ supervisory experience required with proven ability to work with and to lead others; above average leadership; problem solving and decision-making skills
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record

• 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 work independently and in stressful situations
• Proficient in diagnostic testing equipment of automotive and maintenance shops; ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems of district vehicles
• Ability to read, to understand and to work from computer generated work orders and maintenance reports
• Ability to organize, to prioritize, to direct and to monitor and effective and efficient fleet repair program
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to 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…