Automotive Mechanic, Windsor Mill

Baltimore County Public Schools; Gwynn (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

403(b)/457 plans

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Personal leave

Bereavement days

FMLA

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a skilled automotive technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain school buses, cars, and trucks. The role includes minor repairs, tire service, and inventory management in a shop setting.

Required to hold a high school diploma and Maryland Class C license with Class B license within six months; CDL holders preferred. Salary details align with AFSCME Grade 07, with non-exempt status and potential shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with two years of relevant automotive experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered to meet requirements.
• Possession of Maryland driver’s licenses as specified is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes automotive malfunctions and inspects/repairs brakes, ignitions, exhaust and suspensions.
• Maintains logs and performs minor sheet metal/work; replaces tires and keeps inventory organized.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and keeps tools and work area clean.
• Responds to road service calls and test-drives vehicles to diagnose issues.
• Assists in major repairs and advanced electronic diagnostics.
• Performs other duties of similar scope and complexity.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Automotive diagnostics

Time management

Record keeping

Following instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maryland Class C license

Maryland Class B license

Job description

Job Description

Performs skilled diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work on school buses, automobiles, light and medium duty trucks, and related equipment. Assists in major repair work and advanced electronic diagnostics. Inspects school buses, trucks, and cars in accordance with Maryland vehicle laws. Operates buses, trucks, automobiles, and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned of similar scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

Examples of Duties

• Analyzes automotive malfunctions. Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and replaces various automotive components and systems such as brakes, ignitions, exhaust systems, and suspensions. Repairs and replaces starters, alternators and other automotive components.


• Maintains logs and reports for maintenance accountability. Makes minor repairs to sheet metal and fiberglass panels. Replaces tires. Repairs tires.


• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on vehicles. Keeps work areas clean and orderly. Cleans and cares for tools and equipment. Keeps inventoried parts in a neat and orderly fashion.


• Responds to calls for road service. Transports buses to and from breakdown locations. Test drives trucks, buses, automobiles, and equipment to diagnose malfunctions. Drives trucks, automobiles, and buses among the transportation shop locations.


• Assists in major repair work and advanced electronic diagnostics.


• Performs other duties of a similar scope and complexity.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, And Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent. Two years of experience in skilled automotive and/or truck diagnostic, repair and maintenance work.


• Note:Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the class may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required at time of employment.


• Possession of a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required within six months of hire. (The class B license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of automotive repair and maintenance. Knowledge of automotive parts, components, and systems. Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.


• Skill in automotive and/or truck diagnostic, repair and maintenance work. Skill in the diagnosis of automotive malfunctions.


• Ability to complete assignments by established deadlines. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class involves frequent walking and standing, lifting and carrying of objects of moderate to heavy weight and the use of coordinative and manipulative skills in the operation of tools, vehicles, and equipment. Work requires exposure to garage environments that include exposure to dust, dirt, machinery, and equipment.

Persons appointed to this class are required to obtain a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent within six months of hire. Employees who do not obtain the required license will be terminated.

Persons appointed to this class must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.

Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.

SALARY: Grade 07 on the AFSCME pay scale. Hourly rates range from $22.42 - $33.86.

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll .

OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497 .

FLSA: Non-Exempt

RETIREMENT: This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement .

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

TiErra Johnson, HR Analyst

Office of Staffing

443-809-7872