Part Time Mechanic Assistant – Transportation Services

Holland, City of (MI); Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland, City of (MI) is seeking a maintenance helper to assist mechanics, collect and deliver vehicles, and support parts inventory across city locations. Responsibilities include basic repairs, preventive maintenance, and light building upkeep to ensure a safe, orderly shop environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and the ability to operate a forklift with certification. Driving privileges and physical fitness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles, equipment, and standard repair practices.
• Ability to operate a forklift and elevated lift platform and obtain required certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with City employees and service personnel.
• Ability to manage work pressures associated with deadlines, scheduling needs, and occasional urgent tasks.
• Physical ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 100 lbs., and occasionally climb, stoop, or kneel to perform tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Collects and delivers parts, materials, and city vehicles between various City locations, including the Police Department, Parks, City Hall, Windmill Island Gardens, and Fire Departments.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on city vehicles and equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks, tire repairs, oil changes, brakes, and general service assistance.
• Responds to service calls for basic repairs such as tire issues.
• Assists mechanics with repairs and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Supports inventory control by assisting with parts tracking, organization, and restocking.
• Maintains PM mileage records for city vehicles and enters mileage, work time, and repair order information into designated software systems.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles, equipment, and work areas to ensure a safe and orderly maintenance environment.
• Performs light building maintenance as assigned.
• Operates a forklift and maintains required certification.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage work pressures

Physical ability to lift 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Forklift certification

Job description

Under the direction of the Mechanic Supervisors, assists mechanics, collects, and delivers vehicles and equipment, stocks supplies, and performs clean up in the maintenance area.

1. Collects and delivers parts, materials, and city vehicles between various City locations, including the Police Department, Parks, City Hall, Windmill Island Gardens, and Fire Departments.

2. Performs maintenance and repair work on city vehicles and equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks, tire repairs, oil changes, brakes, and general service assistance.

3. Responds to service calls for basic repairs such as tire issues.

4. Assists mechanics with repairs and maintenance tasks as needed.

5. Supports inventory control by assisting with parts tracking, organization, and restocking.

6. Includes, but not limited to maintaining preventive maintenance (PM) mileage records for city vehicles and accurately enters mileage, work time, and repair order information into designated software systems.

7. Cleans and maintains vehicles, equipment, and work areas to ensure a safe and orderly maintenance environment.

8. Performs light building maintenance as assigned.

9. Operates a forklift and maintains required certification.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

1. Basic computer skills.

1. Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles, equipment, and standard repair practices.

1. Ability to operate a forklift and elevated lift platform and obtain required certification.

1. Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with City employees and service personnel.

1. Ability to manage work pressures associated with deadlines, scheduling needs, and occasional urgent tasks.

1. Physical ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 100 lbs., and occasionally climb, stoop, or kneel to perform tasks.

1. Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, dirt, chemicals, and other environmental factors common to vehicle and equipment maintenance.

1. Exposure to hazards associated with power tools, mechanical equipment, and maintenance operations.