Parts Worker - Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle Maintenance Ltd; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Health & life insurance

ASRS retirement matching

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Parts Worker to maintain inventory of parts for district vehicles. You will issue parts to mechanics, assist in perpetual inventory, and support year-end inventory and procurement tasks.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work with vendors required. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week with benefits including vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matching through ASRS, health and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Minimum three years’ experience in auto parts field.
• Ability to obtain a class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Issue parts to mechanics.
• Assist procurement specialist in maintenance of perpetual inventory throughout fiscal year.
• Assist in preparation of year-end inventory and in preparation of appropriate forms.
• Assist procurement specialist in purchasing of parts and in needed clerical work.
• Keep parts room neat and orderly.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

Skills

Auto parts experience

Driver's license

CDL endorsement

Inventory management

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Parts Worker - Vehicle Maintenance

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969003
Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $17.78

Class/Calendar: A13,12 months

Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays,retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary

To maintain the inventory of parts, supplies and materials necessary for the maintenance, upkeep and repair of district vehicles.

All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Issue parts to mechanics
• Assist procurement specialist in maintenance of perpetual inventory throughout fiscal year
• Assist in preparation of year-end inventory and in preparation of appropriate forms
• Assist procurement specialist in purchasing of parts and in needed clerical work
• Keep parts room neat and orderly
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Minimum three years’ experience in auto parts field
• Ability to obtain a class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

Preferred Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Inventory control experience

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Must be familiar with various types of vehicles (i.e. sedans, trucks, school buses, vans, etc) and the parts related to these vehicles
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with coworkers, district personnel and vendors
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties

Physical Demands

You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:

• Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
• Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
• Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
• Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
• Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
• Maintaining focus for extended periods
• Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Lifting & Force

• Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
• Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
• Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force

Working Environment

You may encounter some of the following conditions:

• Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
• Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
• Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
• Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
• Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
• Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.78 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susanne Knapp , Administrative Assistant
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]