Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic - District Pool

Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic - District Pool

Position Title: Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic - District Pool

Position Type: Classified Substitute Pool

Percentage Employee

Number of Months Assignment: Not To Exceed 60 Days

Starting Date

Current Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; as needed. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

Salary Range: 33

Salary: $34.90 hourly

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Main Campus, High School partners

Department: Facilities Services (Dept)

Open Date: 02/08/2023

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About Rio Hondo College: Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths: Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function: Under the direction of the Lead Equipment Mechanic, perform skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District vehicles and other equipment; provide emergency services to student and staff vehicles.

Representative Duties: Diagnose, repair and maintain motorized equipment such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, power lawn mowers and other mechanical equipment. Provide emergency services to student and staff vehicles. Plan, implement and perform regular repair and routine maintenance of District vehicles; perform safety checks and inspections. Repair and overhaul engines; replace and adjust bearings; adjust ignition and carburetors; perform minor body and radiator repair work. Assemble transmissions and differentials; fit pistons and rings; overhaul steering mechanisms and drive shafts. Reline and adjust brakes; align wheels and install axles. Perform electrical and acetylene welding work as required. Estimate labor and materials required for repairs; order parts and equipment as needed. Maintain simple records related to vehicle maintenance and repair work. Train and provide work direction to assigned student workers. Perform related duties as assigned.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of: Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair. Operation and maintenance of gasoline engines, chassis and parts and replacements. Shop math applicable to vehicle maintenance. Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Basic record-keeping techniques. Ability to: Perform skilled work in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and other equipment. Provide emergency services to student and staff vehicles. Diagnose mechanical troubles. Operate a variety of tools and equipment including drills, presses, grinders, reamers and welding equipment. Maintain routine records. Lift heavy objects. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Operate motor vehicles as needed to perform duties observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate journey-level skill in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Equivalencies

Foreign Degrees: Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials: Valid and insurable California drivers license.

Desired Qualifications

Distinguishable Characteristics

Working Conditions: Vehicle and equipment shop environment; subject to heavy lifting, working around grease, exhaust fumes and gasoline and working with welding equipment.

Position Description: Applications are currently being accepted for Vehicle Equipment Mechanic – District Pool. This is a short-term, hourly, on-call position. The days and hours of employment are Monday thru Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date. Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed. Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions) Résumé/Curriculum Vitae PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States. Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement. As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant's expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency. Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment). For positions requiring a valid California driver's license, proof of insurability is required. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office. Pass a pre-employment physical exam at the District's expense. A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement: Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.