Automotive Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions consistently and to the satisfaction of the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified disabled individuals. This job description is not an exhaustive list, as employees may be required to perform duties not specifically designated within this document, at the employer's discretion. The Escambia County School District reserves the right to modify or interpret this job description as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions consistently and to the satisfaction of the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified disabled individuals. This job description is not an exhaustive list, as employees may be required to perform duties not specifically designated within this document, at the employer's discretion. The Escambia County School District reserves the right to modify or interpret this job description as needed.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Appropriate Supervisor or Designee

Supervises: Appropriate Staff as required

Pay Grade: Educational Support - 19

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled work involving the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline driven motors and related auto equipment, machinery, and tools and repairs heavy equipment such as farm tractors, backhoes, and dump trucks and/or related automotive equipment, machinery, and tools.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans repairs, preventative maintenance, and servicing of automotive equipment
• Performs complex overhaul and repair work on automobiles, light trucks, mechanical equipment, and other diesel and gasoline driven motors; assembles automotive systems; tunes and adjusts engines
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections of vehicles and machinery; troubleshoots electrical systems and computer controlled systems; adjusts and replaces parts
• Tests, diagnoses, and repairs electrical equipment, generators, distributors, magnetos, and starters; tests and repairs air conditioning and transport refrigeration systems; repairs and replaces front end and suspension components; services and repairs brake systems, e.g., air, hydraulic, and antilock systems
• Inspects and repairs safety and restraint devices and equipment, e.g., seatbelts, airbags
• Operates a wide variety of standard and heavy equipment and tools utilized in auto repair, e.g., computerized and electronic test equipment, volt and injector testers, emission tester wheel balancing equipment, air compressor, hydraulic press, drill press, brake bleeder, battery charger, steam cleaners, pressure and parts washer
• Operates various vehicles and machinery, e.g., cars, trucks, busses, lifts
• Disposes of waste and hazardous materials in accordance with prescribed safety policies and environmental procedures; maintains cleanliness of garage facilities and equipment
• Performs various administrative duties, e.g., maintains appropriate repair logs and records; maintains parts and equipment inventory records
• Prepares and submits order/requisitions for parts
• Repairs and maintains tools and equipment
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed
• Responds to calls for emergency repairs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Income Details

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or other equivalent.
• Three (3) years of responsible experience in automotive and heavy equipment and machinery maintenance and repair.
• ASE and Dealership Certifications preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License. May require the possession of or the ability to obtain a Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver License.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Requires the ability to display knowledge of tools, methods, materials, and techniques of the specialty area.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of occupational hazards and safety…