Automotive Preventive Maintenance Mechanic

Granite-School-District; Utah; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite School District is seeking an Automotive Preventive Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on district vehicles. The role requires attention to safety, reliable attendance, and the ability to work with journeymen mechanics.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, parts coordination, and maintaining shop cleanliness, with occasional emergency repair calls and inventory tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; county emissions licenses must be maintained.
• Familiarity with gasoline and diesel vehicle systems and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics and use diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on gasoline and diesel vehicles.
• Conduct diagnostics using testing equipment and follow safety practices.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and order inventory; assist with parts orders.
• Respond to emergency road calls and coordinate with journeymen as needed.
• Assist with annual shop inventory and continuity of projects when others are absent.

Skills

Communication skills

Hand tools proficiency

Power tools knowledge

Schematics reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Emission test equipment

Computer diagnostics tools

Vehicle hoists

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Granite School District

Automotive Preventive Maintenance Mechanic JobID: 26855

• Position Type: Custodial & Maintenance/ Automotive Preventive Maintenance Mechanic
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026
• Location: Maintenance Department
• Date Available: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Chris Healey, Foreman, at (385)-646-4279 or email [e-mail]

Job Title Automotive Preventive Maintenance Mechanic

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on all district gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. Attendance, physical presence, and timelinessare required and areessential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Maintains, troubleshoots, performs preventive maintenance and some minor repairs of gasoline and diesel engine vehicles including engine, transmission, drive train, suspension, cooling, electrical, fuel, various types of hydraulic systems, air and hydraulic brakes, steering and exhaust.
• Performs minor equipment modifications under the supervision of qualified Journeymen Mechanics.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all vehicles assigned.
• Performs computer and other diagnostics using appropriate testing equipment under guidance of Journeymen Mechanics.
• Performs emission control inspections records, stickers, and emission reports.
• Responsible for shop cleanliness.
• Performs some minor body repair which may include lens and/or bulb replacements, etc., lube and tire repair and wheel balancing.
• Responds to emergency road calls for repair and/or towing of vehicles.
• Orders and picks up parts as needed for completion of jobs.
• Assist with once-a-year shop inventory of tools, parts in stock room, tires, etc. and orders inventory replacements when stock is low.
• May be asked to maintain continuity of projects when supervisor and journeymen are absent.
• Must keep abreast of field through continuing education, manufacturer seminars and other sources.
• Must become familiar with Granite's Vehicle Preventive Maintenance Program.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Skilled in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations.
• Must be familiar with hand tools, small and large power tools, machine tools, instruments such as computerized scanners, hoists, ladders, cleaning equipment, emission control test equipment, etc.
• Must understand the use of schematics and flow charts.

Required Education and Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must maintain current county emissions licenses.

Required Education and Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must maintain current county emissions licenses.

Required Prior Experience

One year of job-related and carefully monitored work experience

Assigned Decision Making

Decides the tools, equipment, parts, and materials required for each job. Makes work assignments to hourly employees and monitors and assesses the quality and timeliness of the work performed. Most activities require routine and standard decision making.

Interactions with Others

Interacts positively with other district employees, vendors, state inspectors, and county emission inspectors.

Supervisory Responsibility

Must be able to motivate and encourage subordinates to promote a positive and productive work environment.

Budget Responsibility

Financially responsible to maintain and track purchase card usage and follow purchasing guidelines. Maintaining and tracking of inventory.

Working Environment

There are many involuntary interruptions. May work outside and inside in dirt, grease, oil, odors, noise, chemical, and high voltage exposure, cold, heat, and moisture. Some equipment used requires much care to operate in a safe and non-hazardous fashion. Emergencies may require incumbent to work irregular hours.

Physical Requirements Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

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