Vehicle Maintenance Assistant (OPS)

Vehicle Maintenance Assistant

Compensation: $18.81 per hour plus benefits Hours: 6am-2:30pm

General Description: Under the direction of the Director of Operations and/or designee, the Vehicle Maintenance Assistant will maintain the cleanliness and assist with maintenance of district vehicles and grounds equipment, in a state of operational excellence that meets and/or exceeds all regulatory and district requirements, and promotes safe, effective and efficient operational services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining operational department vehicles
• Assist with maintaining all grounds equipment
• Assist with daily vehicle fluid checks as necessary
• Conduct periodic evaluations of interior and exterior vehicle repair and damage
• Maintain a clean vehicle maintenance center
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge in small engine repair
• Ability to do basic oil changes, multi-point inspections and fluid top-offs
• Experience in snow removal
• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective work relationships with district staff and community
• Significant physical ability to stand, kneel, walk for prolonged periods of time including reaching, handling, lifting, pushing, climbing, stooping, and carrying heavy equipment and tools essential to perform work duties
• Complete understanding of safe operation and use of power tools
• Ability to make sound, accurate and timely decisions in routine and critical conditions

Working Conditions: An automotive repair shop environment subject to noise from equipment, fumes while performing moderate physical labor; including outdoor weather conditions such as but not limited to snow, rain ice and severe temperatures. The position is subject to various work schedules including weekend assignments.