Garage Supervisor/Mechanic

Richfield Public Schools; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richfield Public Schools is seeking a Garage Supervisor / Mechanic in Richfield, MN to oversee and coordinate the district’s garage mechanics and to maintain and repair all district vehicles and equipment. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and timely service of a diverse fleet of transportation assets.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, a strong understanding of bus safety regulations, and the ability to obtain and maintain the required school bus licensure to

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience directing work for other mechanics in a garage setting.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State school bus safety regulations.
• Ability to secure and maintain the district's school bus licensure.
• Experience working in a diverse community and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates the work of all garage mechanics.
• Maintains and repairs all district motor vehicles and maintenance equipment.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance schedules and replacement plans.
• Inspects vehicles for wear, performs repairs and ensures safety and reliability.
• Keeps cost records and communicates schedules to staff.
• May cover routes or duties of a school bus driver when needed.
• Ensures adherence to district policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of bus safety regulations

School bus licensure maintenance

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Job description

The Richfield Public School District is currently accepting applications for a Garage Supervisor / Mechanic. This role will oversee and coordinate work of all garage mechanics in addition to maintaining and repairing all motor vehicles, transportation equipment and all motorized maintenance equipment (e.g. mowers, snow blowers, tractors, etc.) owned by the District, based on priority and/or seasonal considerations, to help ensure all vehicles and equipment are kept in a safe, ready-to-use and reliable condition.

Qualifications

You must have a least two years of experience in providing clear, consistent work direction to other mechanics in a comparable garage setting. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of of applicable Federal and State school bus safety regulations and the ability to maintain the District's fleet that consistently complies with those regulations. The candidate should have the ability to secure and maintain the appropriate school bus licensure. In addition, successful candidates will have experience working in a diverse community and be passionate about advancing our equity, diversity, and inclusion work.

Pay and Benefits

The minimum pay rate for this position is $30.32 - $35.62. We also offer a competitive benefits package. You can find detailed information in the Management Team Handbook on our website.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a current knowledge of the District's policies, protocols and procedures that apply to this position so that work responsibilities can be performed purposefully, confidently and independently within the position authority and responsibility parameters.
• Develops and maintains collaborative work relationships that contribute to a pleasant and productive workplace.
• Establishes a work schedule for the garage based on the current backlogs, if any, and priority and/or seasonal considerations.
• Communicates established work schedules to Garage Mechanics and clarifies any questions regarding completion or priority of the work.
• Inventories stock items based on repair histories and orders supplies and repair parts as needed according to established District policies and procedures covering procurement for garage supplies and parts.
• Participates in the formulation of specifications for transportation equipment as established by State of Minnesota transportation regulations.
• Participates in the development, refinement, communication and implementation of effective preventive maintenance schedules and also vehicle / equipment replacement plans.
• Keeps the Supervisor promptly informed of problems and issues that need immediate attention at that level.
• Inspects and examines vehicles for signs of wear and tear (including brakes, hoses, springs, engines, radiators, oil and fluid levels, and any other key operating parts) according to the District’s established service and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Rebuilds transmissions and replaces malfunctioning equipment and/or parts in a manner that returns vehicles and equipment to service as quickly as possible with no loss of safety or reliability.
• Follows schedules of maintenance for all District vehicles.
• Maintains cost records on all work performed so that such information is readily available for analysis and decisions related to changes in the District’s preventive maintenance programs and/ vehicle / equipment replacement schedules.
• Instructs drivers of District vehicles on general care and operation of a vehicle, the important pre-trip steps that should be followed, and the importance of promptly reporting all operating problems.
• May perform responsibilities of a school bus driver due to absences and need for route coverage.