Assistant Mechanic

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Serves as an assistant mechanic for the Property Maintenance department. Responsibilities include providing all maintenance to plantation-wide assigned equipment and vehicles. Ensures that all support and service is conducted and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the vision of “One Brays” goals and objectives.

• 1. Assist in diagnosing vehicle issues and performing basic maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
• 2. Prepare and maintain detailed records of all repair work done on vehicles, including parts used and labor time.
• 3. Operate a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment to support the mechanic in repairing vehicles.
• 4. Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the workshop/outside areas, including cleaning tools and equipment after use.
• 5. Transport vehicles to and from the workshop area as required for repairs or after service completion.
• 6. Order and manage inventory of parts and supplies needed for vehicle maintenance and repair.
• 7. Provide customer service by explaining repair work done and answering any questions related to vehicle care.
• 8. Perform safety checks and inspections on vehicles to identify any potential issues that require immediate attention.
• 9. Schedule warranty and non-warranty repairs with outside vendors.
• 10. Ensures proper disposal of waste oil in conjunction with DHEC regulations and standards.
• 11. Conduct all repairs in a safe manner in conjunction with PPE guidelines.
• 12. Foster a “One Brays” culture that ensures alignment to values, employee engagement, owner-centricity, and resource sharing.
• 13. Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent. ASE Certified light truck and Diesel Mechanic preferred.
• Knowledge:
  Must have the ability and desire to continue education efforts as the automotive and heavy equipment industry improves.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to troubleshoot and repair gas and diesel vehicles and heavy Equipment.
• Experience:
  
  Three to five years of experience in the field of repair and service of automotive and heavy equipment.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.