DEPARTMENT:                                    Facilities & Transportation

REPORTS TO:                                     Facilities & Transportation Manager

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION:     Non-Exempt; Classified

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:                     None

SUMMARY:  Performs maintenance and repair of district vehicles and equipment in accordance with accepted automotive service/repair industry standards and district policy.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs diagnosis, repair and/or replacement of parts on district vehicles and equipment as directed to include: wheelchair lifts, diesel, gasoline, and LPG/CNG engines,  transmissions, axles, rear ends, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, upholstery, minor body repairs and other automotive/equipment components
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and services
• Updates and maintains service/repair records.
• Determines nature/extent of repairs necessary to make vehicle/equipment safe and operable; advises users of possible causes of operating problems
• Responds to vehicle breakdowns in the field
• Complies with all safety policies, rules and regulations
• Maintains tools and equipment
• Ensures all work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion
• Prioritizes and plans work procedures
• Acts on all work orders promptly

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Knowledge of safe and efficient vehicle maintenance practices
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, methods and practices used to inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and electronic systems on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Working knowledge of welding and fabrication
• Ability to safely use tools and equipment with skill and efficiency, to perform heavy work for an extended period and to understand and carry out oral directions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to establish priority ordering of tasks necessary to complete tasks and convey these understandings and priorities to others
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Ability to cope with job stress while exhibiting patience and tact when dealing with others
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; mechanic certifications highly preferred
• 3 years previous vehicle maintenance and vehicle and equipment mechanical and electrical repair experience
• Class B CDL or ability to obtain one
• ASE or vehicle manufacture certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms and grasp.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb and stoop. The employee may be required to move fifty pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to seventy-five pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Shop environment.  This position regularly works indoors and may also work outdoors in all weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.   Will have contact with students, employees and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Open Until Filled (may close at any time with or without notice)

Bisbee Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s) at 519 W Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ 85603, or at the phone numbers listed below.

Title IX Coordinator – Bryan Bullington, Superintendent 520-432-5381 

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Bisbee no discrimina sobre la base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o incapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios, o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el tratamiento de individuos, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece la igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otro designado grupos juveniles. Preguntas, quejas o solicitudes de información adicional sobre estas leyes pueden ser expedidas al coordinador (coordinadores) designado de cumplimiento en 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ 85603, o en los números de teléfono que se indican a continuación.

Título IX Coordinador – Bryan Bullington, Superintendente 
520-432-5381