Job Title: Vehicle Technician - Maintenance
| Reports to: | Crew Chief |
| Job Group: | School-Related Personnel |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt |
| Job Code: | 5077 |
| Salary Schedule: | PG08 |
JOB GOAL
Responsible for the repair and maintenance of small engine agricultural/turf equipment and related specialized equipment, under supervision, and reviewed in accordance with specifications and accepted standards and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform general minor and major repair work, basic diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work on equipment including, but not limited to, small engine agricultural equipment, turf/lawn equipment, diesel equipment, and mechanical equipment.
- Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary units or parts in cooling, fuel, exhaust, or other systems; tune motors using standard testing equipment.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled routine, major, and emergency repairs to a variety of gasoline-powered equipment assigned to all work centers while ensuring that all safety guidelines are maintained.
- Apply a broad knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the auto mechanic trade, of occupational hazards and safety precautions, of operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of equipment, and of the principles of gasoline and diesel-fueled internal combustion engines.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical starting and charging systems, repair mower hydraulic systems, and perform repair of reel mower as directed and required.
- Diagnose and perform all phases of equipment repair.
- Ensure work orders are completed accurately and efficiently while meeting established deadlines; maintain required work order documentation.
- Perform welding and fabrication work for vehicles and equipment.
- Safely test, charge, and replace batteries.
- Establish and verify spare parts requirements, and control and maintain their use.
- Repair and overhaul brakes, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies; repair and install hydraulic and electronic controls; and perform minor electrical repair.
- Maintain work areas and be cognizant of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safe storing and disposing of waste materials according to the regulatory requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Learn and uphold skills necessary to safely operate tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop repair equipment.
- Maintain assigned service vehicles, tools, and equipment in good working order and condition and in a clean, organized manner.
- Maintain personal work area in a clean, orderly fashion and assist in shop/work area cleaning.
- Immediately report any known unsafe or hazardous mechanical condition that exists on any vehicle or equipment to the Crew Chief/Supervisor.
- Perform road tests on vehicles to verify complaints or repairs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to read and interpret shop and technical manuals related to assignments
- Ability to provide own hand tools
- Ability to understand and apply basic math skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
- Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
- Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based technologies and platforms
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
- All hires must meet physical requirements of Post Offer Employment Testing (POET)
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or Vocational Degree from an accredited institution in the field of Automotive Technology, or related field
- One year experience in automotive or other type of fleet maintenance
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver Plan. Driver’s license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Automotive Technology, or related field
- Five years’ experience in automotive or other type of fleet maintenance
- Valid and current Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A, with a Passenger Endorsement 'P', or able to attain within 6 months of employment
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified, specifically Series A: Automobile and Light Truck Certification and Series S: School Bus Certification
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Cold: The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Heat: The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Noise: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Vibration: The worker is subject to vibration. There is exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
Hazards: The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places and exposure to high heat or chemicals.
Atmospheric Conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory systems or the skin: fumes, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
Oils: The worker is subject to oils. There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
- Automotive diagnostic equipment including meters, scanners, scopes; hoists, jacks, lifts, and other related lifting equipment; tire equipment including balancers, mount/dismount equipment; presses, pullers, hand tools, powered tools; other tooling and equipment commonly related to automotive repair
- General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
