Mechanic

Auto Shop Technician

Assists in the repair, training, and tracking of on-site equipment, vehicles and machinery.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Repair:

• Fulfills daily assignments and duties of the auto shop.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge to repair Forest Home vehicles, equipment and machinery.
• Evaluates and implements the most cost-effective means of accomplishing goals.
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills for fixing maintenance issues.
• Utilizes CMMS for work order management, tracking and completion of all requests.
• Performs periodic inspections of equipment.
• Responsible for keeping inventory and tools organized and in good condition.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions.
• Assists in snow removal and other tasks as assigned including after normal work hours.

Training:

• Provides and receives training to advance the auto shop's skill set with vehicles and equipment.
• Complies with factory specifications in relationship to equipment and material and assures that all materials are handled according to factory recommendations and training.
• Stay up to date on new products and product changes and service opportunities.
• Operates and trains others to operate equipment and tools in a safe manner.

Tracking:

• Monitor vehicle registrations, smog certificates, servicing and maintenance records to ensure compliance and timeliness.
• Recommend and implement improvements of preventive maintenance programs.
• Perform in assigned areas as related to our cmms.

Safety:

• Ensures facilities and equipment are kept in safe working condition and reports potential safety issues and recommends appropriate changes.
• Operate different tools and equipment such as golf carts, company vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, etc. in a safe manner.
• Understand and comply with all federal, state and local regulations including OSHA.
• Complies with factory specifications in relationship to equipment and material and assures that all materials are handled according to factory recommendations and training.

Education And/Or Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 - 5 years of related experience.
• Skilled with Microsoft programs and must possess ability to learn software such as a CMMS.
• Hold and maintain a Class B driving certification with a Hazardous material certification from the DMV in the State of California. This certification must be completed within a 6-month period of time from the hire date.

Qualifications:

• Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home.
• Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person or on the phone
• Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities.
• Signed statement of faith.
• Able to be trained and learn functions necessary to solve mechanical problems by fabrication, welding, etc.
• Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor.
• Regular, timely attendance.
• A self-starter.
• To work cooperatively with another mechanic and to share all required duties.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and procedures.
• Able to accomplish assigned projects utilizing highly developed communication (written and verbal), project management, and time management and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and perform high quality work.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

Forest Home Employment Statement:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home's at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

Forest Home Core Values:

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

• Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer
• Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word
• Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community
• Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church
• Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately
• Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests
• Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one's sinful nature

Love (I Corinthians 13)

• Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)
• Be respectful to others
• Demonstrate compassion

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

• Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure
• Seek to put others' needs above your own
• Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed
• Actively look for ways to serve

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

• Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present
• Do the right thing, even when others are not present
• Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others
• Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary
• Be truthful and transparent with others

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

• Demonstrate accountability with time and resources
• Request and receive training
• Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same
• Commit to exceeding guest expectations
• Refuse mediocrity

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

• Seek first to understand before being understood
• Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully
• Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)
• Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities
• Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness
• Play and appreciate "campy" fun
• Faithfully pray for one another

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

• Dream Big
• Proactively seek solutions
• Think outside the box
• Dream