Vehicle Maintenance Technician I at Poway Unified School District

Application Deadline

9/21/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
9/11/2026
Contact
Danielle Strauss
858-521-2798
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$26.82 - $34.33 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform occasional routine diagnostics and semi-skilled to skilled work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and routine maintenance of school buses and a variety of large and small diesel, gas, and alternative fueled District vehicles and equipment; perform required inspections and preventive maintenance of buses and other District vehicles.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and two years of experience involving vehicle maintenance and repair work. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must have an acceptable driving record and must qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier. - The following licenses or other requirements must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment: - Valid California Class B or Class A commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements. - US Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate. - Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Master Automotive Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician, or Master School Bus Technician is desired. NOTE: This classification has been identified as a safety-sensitive job class based on the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Employees in this job class are subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing.

*This is a safety sensitive position and employees will be subject to Department of Transportation Drug Testing Guidelines** *The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for 6 months*

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and two years of experience involving vehicle maintenance and repair work. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must have an acceptable driving record and must qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier. - The following licenses or other requirements must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment: - Valid California Class B or Class A commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements. - US Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate. - Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Master Automotive Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician, or Master School Bus Technician is desired. NOTE: This classification has been identified as a safety-sensitive job class based on the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Employees in this job class are subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing.

*This is a safety sensitive position and employees will be subject to Department of Transportation Drug Testing Guidelines** *The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for 6 months*

Comments and Other Information

Benefits include: Retirement – CalPERS Holidays – 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits

Comments and Other Information


Benefits include: Retirement – CalPERS Holidays – 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits