Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work related to City police vehicles and equipment; maintains a variety of records involved in fleet operations, including inventories and the procurement and distribution of parts and supplies; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from assigned management and supervisory staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This journey level classification is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and repair activities on a wide range of police vehicles and equipment to ensure that all vehicles and equipment are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for City use. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Examples of typical job functions (illustrative only):

• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical difficulties on a diverse range of police vehicles and equipment.
• Tests and repairs starters, alternators, and generators; recharges or replaces batteries; diagnoses and makes minor repairs on air conditioning systems and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance such as oil changes, tune-ups, lubes, tire rotations, engine and radiator flushes, and filter replacements on City vehicles and equipment.
• Performs minor services and repairs on vehicles and equipment as assigned; maintains records of all work performed.
• Performs minor replacement of parts such as light bulbs, fuses, lenses, and wiper blades.
• Performs safety and preventive maintenance tasks on vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and blueprints to facilitate installation, servicing, repair, and replacement services and activities.
• Inspects faulty parts returned by mechanics against part warranty limits; prepares warranty claims.
• Receives, reviews, and processes various reports and records, including preventive maintenance list, fuel monitor printout, billing invoices, vehicle lists, fuel logs, purchase orders, warehouse requisitions, and annual inventory variance report.
• Orders parts, materials, and supplies used in the repair of motor vehicles and equipment.
• Conducts physical inventories on parts, materials, and supplies and maintains and tracks inventory records on a computer database.
• Maintains parts inventory levels, including purchase of special-order supplies.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and repairing concerns as needed.
• Complies with requirements by testing engine, safety, and smog control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Maintains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment and tools at the close of the workday.
• Maintains accurate manual and computerized logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used; prepares reports as required.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, equipment, materials, and tools used in maintenance and repair of automobiles and vehicles.
• Operating principles of gasoline, diesel and natural gas engines.
• Operational characteristics of electrical and electronic equipment used in modern vehicles and equipment.
• Methods and techniques of using diagnostic equipment to evaluate maintenance needs in a diverse range of police vehicles and equipment.
• Methods, materials, equipment and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
• Basic principles and procedures of record-keeping and reporting.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Troubleshoot and determine appropriate action in the maintenance and repair of police vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, locate, correct and/or adjust malfunctions or defects in complex repairs needed for vehicle systems.
• Use a diverse range of diagnostic tools to identify maintenance needs.
• Perform servicing and maintenance on police vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Read, interpret and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints and schematics.
• Operate a variety of police vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and lighting.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean working condition providing for proper security.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of a diverse range of police vehicles and equipment.

Licenses and Certifications: None

Physical Demands:

Must possess mobility to work in and around a standard vehicle repair shop setting; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights of up to 100 on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

City to confirm - Employees must wear and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Environmental Conditions:

Employees primarily work in a standard vehicle repair shop setting. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

E-Verify: The City of El Monte is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.