Maintenance/Mechanic (Diesel Preferred)

Custodial/Maintenance/Mechanic Fleet Technician

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities & Transportation, the Fleet Technician performs skilled maintenance and repair work on district buses, fleet vehicles, and equipment while also assisting the Maintenance Department with groundskeeping and exterior facility maintenance as operational needs require. This position helps ensure the safe operation of district transportation vehicles and the safe, clean, and functional condition of district grounds and outdoor facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Fleet & Vehicle Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on school buses, suburbans, vans, trucks, trailers, and district equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, steering, cooling, fuel, and HVAC systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with NMDOT, CDL, and district transportation requirements.
• Perform oil changes, filter replacements, tire service, brake repairs, and general servicing.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and repair documentation.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and assist with roadside repairs when necessary.
• Operate diagnostic tools, shop equipment, lifts, jacks, welders, and other maintenance equipment safely.
• Monitor vehicle conditions and recommend repairs, replacement schedules, and parts purchases.
• Assist with maintaining bus inspection files, preventive maintenance schedules, and fleet compliance documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the transportation shop and work areas.
• Assist with fueling systems, battery maintenance, and seasonal vehicle preparation.

Grounds & Maintenance Support Duties

• Assist the Maintenance Department with district groundskeeping operations.
• Operate mowing equipment, weed eaters, blowers, tractors, utility vehicles, and related grounds equipment.
• Perform irrigation repairs and assist with landscape maintenance.
• Assist with weed control, trimming, debris removal, and general exterior campus upkeep.
• Support athletic field preparation and maintenance as assigned.
• Assist with fence repairs, minor exterior repairs, and campus beautification projects.
• Help maintain safe walkways, parking lots, and exterior areas.
• Assist with snow removal, storm cleanup, and emergency maintenance operations when required.
• Support district maintenance staff during periods of increased operational need.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in diesel and gasoline vehicle maintenance and repair preferred.
• Experience operating groundskeeping and maintenance equipment preferred.
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License required.
• Must possess or be willing and able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with applicable endorsements and maintain eligibility to operate district vehicles.
• District-paid CDL training available for qualified candidates.
• Employee may be required to operate district buses and other district vehicles for testing, movement, inspections, emergency operations, route assistance, or operational support.
• Ability to obtain and maintain district-required certifications, clearances, and driving eligibility requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Ability to utilize district software systems, online fleet scheduling platforms, email communication, and digital work order systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine repair principles.
• Knowledge of school bus safety inspection standards preferred.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance and grounds equipment.
• Ability to effectively use computers, tablets, and district technology systems.
• Ability to utilize the district's electronic work order system (SchoolDude or successor platform) for documenting repairs, tracking maintenance requests, and updating work status.
• Ability to review and manage online fleet schedules, maintenance tracking systems, and digital inspection records.
• Ability to maintain accurate electronic maintenance documentation and communicate through district email systems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, drivers, vendors, and supervisors.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work underneath vehicles.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work around machinery, chemicals, noise, and outdoor environmental conditions.

Work Schedule

• Standard district work calendar and hours as assigned.
• May require occasional overtime, emergency call-outs, weekends, or after-hours work.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and benefits established by the Silver Consolidated Schools salary schedule and district policies.
• Employment subject to district background check, drug/alcohol testing requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Evaluation

• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and administrative procedures by the Director of Facilities & Transportation or designee.

1. Every person, including any school employee, licensed or unlicensed, who has information that is not privileged as a matter of law and who knows or has a reasonable suspicion that a child is abused or neglected shall immediately make a report to the New Mexico Child Abuse Hotline (1-855-333-SAFE or #SAFE from a cell phone), a local law enforcement agency, the Children, Youth and Families Department office in the county where the child resides, or a tribal law enforcement or social services agency for an Indian child residing in Indian country. Any employee who knowingly fails to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by 30-6-4 NMSA 1978 may be subject to criminal penalties, disciplinary action, up to and including the discharge or termination of employment. Similarly, any employee who knowingly fails to report suspected sexual exploitation of a student or another employee engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student beyond the boundaries expected for an employee-student relationship may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including the discharge or termination of employment.
2. Employees are responsible for the proper care, use, and safeguarding of all School District facilities, equipment, vehicles, property, records, keys, identification badges, technology devices, and materials entrusted to their custody or control. Upon voluntary or involuntary separation from his or her employment, employees shall immediately return all School District property as directed. Failure to return any and all School District property to which the employee was responsible for or returning it in damaged condition, excluding normal wear and tear from use, may result in payroll deductions as permitted by law, civil recovery efforts, disciplinary action, and/or referral to law enforcement when appropriate. By executing this Contract for employment, the employee acknowledges and agrees to the payroll deduction for missing or damaged School District property at his or her separation from employment and knowingly waives any right to the payment of salary under any and all wage laws taken from the final payment for missing and/or damaged School District property.