Mechanic 2, Equipment

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Thonotosassa (FL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public education institution in Florida is seeking a skilled mechanic to perform maintenance and repair on gasoline and diesel engines, automobiles, and related equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience and a Class E Driver’s License. This full-time position involves supervising and instructing others, as well as performing inspections to ensure safe operations.

Qualifications

Six years of experience in automotive and vehicular equipment.
Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions and reports.
Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work under various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled repairs on engines and automotive equipment.
Supervise and instruct subordinate mechanics and helpers.
Conduct periodic inspections for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Class E Driver’s License

Phase II Class B Driver’s License (within 90 days)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

This is a non OTETA position. Duties include higher level skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, repair, overhaul and replacement of gasoline and diesel engines, automobiles, trucks, heavy construction and related equipment.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the District’s vision, mission goals and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled repairs such as removing engines, transmissions or other similar units and disassembling them in order to inspect parts for wear using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges while repairing or replacing such parts as pistons, rods, gears, valves and bearings.
Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps when necessary and conduct periodic inspections as part of a preventative maintenance program to insure the safe and efficient operation of automotive and related equipment.
Supervise and instruct subordinate mechanics and helpers as needed.
Repair and replace fuel injection apparatus, ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
Reline and adjust brakes; align and repair steering mechanisms and front end suspension systems; replace shock absorbers and solder leaks in cooling systems.
Replace and adjust headlights and install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.
Perform oxygen acetylene and electric welding and some minor body repairs and painting.
Determine equipment tools and materials needed to complete assigned duties; coordinate projects and tasks with school staff as applicable.
Operate all hand tools and power tools necessary to perform the functions of a mechanic; adhere to safe use practices for equipment, tools, and HCPS owned vehicles.
Respond to emergency after-hours call-outs; participate in safety and other related training required by HCPS to stay current with technology relevant to these trades.
Perform other duties as assigned and maintain timely and accurate inventory records of assigned service vehicle, tools and equipment.

Qualifications

Experience: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in all types of automotive and vehicular equipment.
Licenses/Registrations: Must possess a Class E Driver’s License and comply with HCPS Safe Driver Plan. Phase II Class B Driver’s License must be obtained within 90 days of hire date.
Language Skills: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of individuals.
Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, percent and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision. Lifting up to 70 pounds; heavier lifts require two people or assisted lifting. Reaching with both dominant and non-dominant hands; overhead work. Environmental conditions include extreme cold and heat, wet/humid conditions, high noise, exposure to cleaning chemicals, vibration/impact, proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to electrical shock, and work at heights.

Other Requirements

Testing: Eligibility for interview requires passing of a written and/or physical test verifying knowledge of basic terms and/or tools and their use.
All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.
All applicants must have an active application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

Note: The district provides equal opportunity in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, or age. The district provides veteran preferences as applicable.

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