1.0 FTE Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic

Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic

Position/PCN: Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic Position FTE: 1.0 Pay Grade: 12 Starting Wage: $23.53 - $28.75, DOE Days Per Year: 260 Shift hours: 7am-3:30pm

Class Summary: Under limited supervision performs a variety of repair and maintenance functions on diesel and gas powered light and heavy equipment to ensure continual operations of District Vehicles and other related equipment. Maintains extensive records on repair, servicing, and inspections as required by federal and state law

Distinguishing Characteristics:

1 - Troubleshoots vehicles and related equipment (e.g. generators) to identify problem areas and determine if repair and replacement of parts is/are necessary. Daily 20%

2 - Performs necessary repairs and maintenance procedures on District diesel/gas powered equipment (e.g., light, and heavy trucks, loaders, graders, tractors, and generators) as required. Installs required parts and/or equipment. Daily 25%

3 - Assists in maintaining Vehicle Maintenance supplies and orders parts/inventory as necessary. Daily 5%

4 - Trains custodians on the proper use and functions of the grounds tractor and associated attachments. Daily 5%

5 - Performs routine oil and filter changes to include lubrication and tire changes on all District vehicles. Daily 15%

6 - Maintains, completes PMs, and repairs District grounds maintenance equipment. Changes over snow blowers and plows to mowing decks on grounds equipment. Maintains and repairs small engines on grounds equipment. Weekly 25%

7 - Maintains records and performs data entry utilizing computerized work order systems. Daily 5%

8 - May be required to perform additional duties which result from the Operations and Maintenance Department's workload and/or work assigned by the Supervisor, and/or his designee. As Needed

Knowledge: Vehicle mechanics and basic computer skills.

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry): Previous education, two (2) years of technical training, work or life experience which provides evidence of the successful completion of the various tasks listed. Such experience may be evidenced by five (5+) years of vehicle technician performing a variety of minor repairs on different vehicle types (e.g. light and heavy duty trucks plus construction equipment). Perform diagnostics on various types of vehicles.

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): High school graduate or equivalent. Valid Alaskan Driver's License, CDL preferred. Welding and cutting torch experience preferred. ASE Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements: Medium Work: Exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Classification History: Prepared by O&M 11/18/2013 Revised by SJM 06/08/2026

About: The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is located approximately 35 miles north of Anchorage in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in an area commonly known as the Mat-Su Valley. The district spans approximately 25,000 square miles (about the size of Scotland). The Mat-Su Borough is home to 110,000+ residents and is the fastest growing area in Alaska.

Visit these Mat-Su community links:

• State of Alaska
• Matanuska-Susitna Borough Government
• City of Palmer
• City of Wasilla
• City of Houston
• Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Palmer Chamber of Commerce
• Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
• Alaska State Fair
• Youth 360 : Summer and afterschool programming at Houston Jr/Sr High School and Wasilla Middle School
• Connect Mat-Su : Immediate access to information, referrals, and direct assistance needed for Mat-Su residents to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally
• LINKS : Community and family resources for children with special needs and support services
• Saroma, Japan
• Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games

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