Mechanic/Facility Maintenance

Non-Profit Company S; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Non-Profit Company S in Denton, TX is seeking a skilled automotive technician to repair, service, and overhaul buses, vans, and automobiles, and to perform routine facilities maintenance. The role supports preventative maintenance schedules and may involve coordinating with third-party vendors.

It is a safety-sensitive position under DOT/FTA with pre-employment physical and drug screening requirements. The candidate will disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble vehicle systems, replace

Qualifications

• Fluent reading/writing/speaking English.
• Must hold a valid Texas Driver’s License and Class C CDL.
• Training: defensive driving, drug/alcohol testing, and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Repair, service, and maintenance of vehicles (buses, vans, cars) on schedule.
• Perform routine building, property, and facilities maintenance.
• Coordinate with Supervisor on workloads, budgeting, and purchases.
• Order supplies and schedule outsourced repairs when needed.
• Enter work orders and maintenance data into the system.
• Assist in transporting vehicles and drivers for incidents and mechanical issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Safety training

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certificate (auto mechanics)

Job description

Position

Job Description Position Shift 9 am-6 pm Monday- Friday- Pay Range $20-$28 based on experience.Repairs, maintains, and overhauls vehicles – buses, vans, and automobiles. Also performs routine maintenance of the building, property, and facilities. Performs the work in-house personally or contracts and coordinates through a third-party vendor. This is a safety sensitive position, as identified by the Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Authority, and is subject to pre-employment physical and drug screening as well as routine testing, training, and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs primary tasks related to the repair, service, and maintenance of vehicles and the general facilities according to a pre-determined preventative schedule and on an as needed basis. Vehicle maintenance includes, but not limited to, disassembly, inspection, operating tools/equipment, rewiring of various systems, aligning brakes/front end, fixing leaks, replacing/repairing accessories, and repairing/mending external and internal pieces of vehicle frame/body. Facility maintenance includes, but not limited to, replacing light bulbs, repairing fixtures, light electrical work, repairing interior and exterior of the building, light plumbing/HVAC, moving furniture, light landscaping, hauling trash, pest control, and painting. Plans and schedules work procedures, coordinating with Supervisor. Makes recommendations to Supervisor regarding processes for the maintenance programs to create efficiencies and cost saving measures. Assists Supervisor with preparing the departmental budget, as well as various reports. Recommends equipment and tool purchases for the transportation/maintenance departments. Orders supplies for shop, vehicles, and bus washer, within authority limits and in accordance with policy. Assists in the transport of vehicles and drivers as needed related to accidents/incidents and mechanical failures. Provides phone and physical off-site support to drivers who have mechanical issues with their vehicles.Sticks underground fuel tanks and completes fuel usage reports as required. Negotiates and schedules outsourced vehicle and facility repair/maintenance, coordinating with Supervisor, when necessary. Enters work orders and maintenance performed into computer system. Schedule vehicles for inspections, coordinating with Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience:High school diploma or equivalent (GED). One year certificate from a trade school in auto mechanics or similar field plus at least one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience.Required Licensing:Must have and be able to maintain a valid Texas State Driver’s License and obtain a Class C Commercial Driver’s License.

Key Skills and Abilities

Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language in order to accurately interpret documents and write reports and correspondence. Must pass required initial and annual trainings for this position. Includes, but not limited to, Defensive Driving and Drug and Alcohol. Must be able to pass required medical physicals or certifications and drug/alcohol testing. Knowledge of and ability to safely operate a variety of electrical, hydraulic, and hand-powered tools/equipment required to complete the essential functions of this position. Able to develop and maintain constructive relationships with co-workers and vendors. Ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to keep tools, equipment, materials, and workspaces organized and clean. Ability to adhere to a schedule and effectively manage time.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or lay down. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 100 pounds. Certain tasks require significant physical exertion, bearing substantial weight, or unusual movement. The vision requirements include: ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision and close vision.

Company Description

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