Part Time Mechanic Assistant – Transportation Services

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

Job summary

City of Holland, Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support mechanics, deliver parts, and perform basic vehicle maintenance in municipal fleets. You will collect and transport city vehicles between locations and assist with service tasks across departments such as Police, Parks, City Hall, and Fire Departments.

Responsibilities include performing PM tasks, tire and brake service, basic repairs, and maintaining records in software systems, while upholding safety and order in the

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 City locations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 100 lbs

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Elevated lift platform 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.