Maintenance Specialist III-HD Mechanic - Eureka, United States - College of the Redwoods

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Receives requests through work orders or direct contact. Assesses the nature of the repair request and assigns a priority and estimated time of completion. Prepares a schedule for preventative maintenance.

Observes and reviews the work of other Maintenance Specialists who may be assigned to assist with automotive servicing, offering tips and suggestions for time savings, and repair techniques.

Performs complex work in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment including tractors, trucks, power mowers, power sweepers, and forklifts. Determines extent and type of repair needed. Estimates cost of repairs.

Overhauls light duty and diesel engines and power transmission systems. Installs rings, rod bearings, main bearings, and brakes. Repairs transmissions and differentials. Overhauls and renews wheel cylinders. Tunes engines. Adjusts points, carburetors, valves, clutches, brakes, etc., and repairs, balances, and changes wheels.

Fabricates frames and body parts using welders, torches, and specialized fabricating tool sand devices.

Performs preventive maintenance. Lubricates vehicles. Changes oil and oil filters. Services air conditioners. Orders parts and accessories. Maintains shop tools and equipment. Maintains shop in a safe and orderly condition.

Maintains adequate inventory levels of parts and supplies. Orders parts and accessories for the shop. Enters work orders into a preventative maintenance system.

Maintains shop tools and equipment in working order. Ensures and maintains shop in a safe and orderly condition

Maintains records of repair and maintenance work.

Responds to emergency breakdowns and repair vehicles at emergency site.

Operates a variety of vehicle maintenance and repair tools and equipment in a safe manner.

May lead and instruct a small team of lower level maintenance specialists or helpers.

Provides support to Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Wastewater, and HVAC areas as needed. May perform the duties of Maintenance Specialist on an intermittent basis depending on need.

Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills Requires advanced technical knowledge of the standard practices, techniques and tools used in repairing, maintaining and overhauling gasoline, diesel, mechanical, CNG and electrical powered bus and automotive equipment. Will have a working knowledge of heavy duty equipment as well as full knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the diagnosis, maintenance, adjustment and repair of automotive and heavy equipment. Requires knowledge of the principles and methods used in preventive maintenance for automotive equipment. Must have in-depth knowledge of work hazards and safety practices. Abilities Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position effectively and efficiently and at a skill level commensurate with assignment. Requires the ability to perform vehicle maintenance duties including inspection, diagnosis and analysis techniques. Requires the ability to operate a variety of vehicle maintenance tools and equipment skillfully and safely. Must be able to estimate time and cost required for repairs. Must be able to operate a variety of equipment for purposes of testing and safety. Must have sufficient communication skills in order to interact with individuals in own work group and other College staff, must be able to give instruction on work methods, and maintain harmonious work relationships. Requires the ability to work variable schedules to facilitate efficient project completion and special events. Physical Abilities Requires standing, stooping, kneeling, frequent carrying and lifting of light to medium weight materials up to 50 pounds, and occasional pushing and guiding of objects over 50 pounds. Requires near visual acuity and accommodation (ability to bring items into sharp focus), strong arm, hand and finger dexterity, ability to grasp and visual acuity including hand-eye coordination. Requires auditory abilities to project voice in a noisy shop environment and to carry on conversations. Requires the ability to read and write at a level sufficient to perform all of the duties of the position including reading safety information and technical manuals. Requires the ability to perform precise measurements and mathematics sufficient to prepare estimates. Education and Experience Specialized training in automotive repair required. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles including experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy gasoline and diesel powered equipment, including either service leadership, customer service, or training. Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members. Licenses and Certificates Requires valid Commercial Driver's License and medical examination card. Requires ARC first aid card. Hours Part-Time 1040 Hours/Year
20 Hours / Week, 12 Months / Year

Salary Grade 119 Salary $ $37.07/Hourly (20-step salary range continues to a maximum of $57.76/Hourly)