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Mechanic Anchor Bay School District Maintenance - New Baltimore, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position: Mechanic

Hours: Full time, may include nights and weekends

Summary

Under general supervision, performs technical and semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties for District vehicles, buses, and equipment; ensures that vehicles and equipment are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition; and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from higher-level staff. May direct lower-level staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is position is responsible for performing technical and semi-skilled mechanic functions for District vehicle, buses and equipment maintenance and repair, and for ensuring that vehicles, buses, and equipment are maintained in a safe and effective working condition. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies.

Work is reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs a variety of technical and semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties for vehicles, buses, and equipment, including, but not limited to, fleet vehicles, such as school buses, automobiles, and light trucks; light and heavy equipment, and equipment, such as mowers, chain saws, pumps, sprayers, and trimmers. Ensures that all vehicles and equipment are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition.
• Operates a variety of tools, welding equipment, mechanical hoists, and cranes.
• Conducts road testing to ensure that vehicles and equipment operate within prescribed parameters.
• Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, and specifications.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Follows safe working practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Assists with monitoring inventory and supplies.
• Maintains records and logs of daily activities.
• Assists with District special events as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics of a variety of vehicles and equipment and their system components.
• Methods and techniques of using multiple diagnostic tools to identify vehicle and equipment malfunctions.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping.
• Principles and practices of providing a high-level of customer service.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.

Ability to:

• Perform technical and semi-skilled vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair work.
• Oversee and evaluate the work of contracted services.
• Review work to be performed and identify resources necessary to complete the work.
• Monitor and enforce relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Perform work as directed in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Respond appropriately to changing situations.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Licenses and

Certifications:

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