Service Worker Ii - Vehicle Maintenance

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.

• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
  

Job Summary:

To refuel and check fluid levels in buses and district vehicles.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work for Vehicle Maintenance in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. In compliance with federal law, employees required to have a Commercial Driver’s License shall also be tested upon application, post-accident and at random.

Key Responsibilities:

• Refuel buses and district vehicles as required
• Keep accurate service records on gas, oil, parts, etc.
• Perform required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely, neat and legible manner
• Follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and free from hazards
• Make service calls for emergency repairs and operate light and heavy-duty towing equipment for vehicle recovery
• Report vehicles not conforming to safety standards and perform minor repairs
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles (i.e. buses, automobiles, vans and trucks)
• Lubricate, adjust and service equipment
• Steam clean engines and parts and assist mechanics
• Perform duties of other assigned areas (changing tires, wash buses, etc. as needed)
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL driver’s license class B with P endorsement
• One year of mechanical and diesel experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills
• Ability to operate or to be trained to operate general shop equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily based in school district transportation garages, service bays, or maintenance facilities
• May involve outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Exposure to diesel/gasoline fumes, loud noises, and hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning chemicals, oils).
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crawling, and climbing
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds (sometimes more with assistance)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.