1.0 FTE Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic to perform repairs and routine maintenance on diesel and gas-powered equipment ensuring district operations stay on the road.

Under limited supervision, you will troubleshoot vehicles, perform diagnostics, maintain PMs, and keep detailed records. CDL is preferred; high school diploma required. Work hours are 7am-3:30pm, with a 1.0 FTE schedule and a starting wage DOE.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical training or five years of vehicle technician experience.
• ASE Certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License, CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot vehicles and related equipment to identify problems and determine repairs.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on diesel/gas powered equipment including trucks, loaders, generators.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance supplies and order parts/inventory as necessary.
• Train custodians on the proper use of grounds tractor and attachments.
• Perform routine oil and filter changes and tire changes on District vehicles.
• Maintain records, complete PMs, and repair grounds equipment.
• Maintain data entry in computerized work order systems.
• May perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years technical training

Tools

Computerized work order systems

CDL preferred

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

• Position Type: Classified Positions/ Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Facilities Department
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026

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

• 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%
• 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%
• Assists in maintaining Vehicle Maintenance supplies and orders parts/inventory as necessary.
  Daily 5%
• Trains custodians on the proper use and functions of the grounds tractor and associated attachments.
  Daily 5%
• Performs routine oil and filter changes to include lubrication and tire changes on all District vehicles.
  Daily 15%
• 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%
• Maintains records and performs data entry utilizing computerized work order systems.
  Daily 5%
• 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.