Mechanic at San Luis Coastal USD

Application Deadline

9/20/2023 8:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
8/18/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Range 329: $30.60 - $33.74/hr DOE.
Length of Work Year
12 months, full time, Monday - Friday
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

San Luis Coastal Unified School District represents the communities of Avila, Edna Valley, Los Osos, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo and currently has an enrollment of approximately 7,500 students. Small neighborhood schools are a hallmark of the District where students are educated from preschool through twelfth grade and a world-class adult school program offers unique, life-improving courses to thousands of community members.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Join an exciting team with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, in the Buildings, Grounds & Transportation Department. As a Mechanic, you will perform minor and major mechanical repairs and maintenance on diesel, natural gas, and gasoline-powered vehicles and light and heavy equipment; will independently perform routine mechanical repair and maintenance work; will serve as a substitute school bus driver as required; and will perform related duties as assigned. The candidate selected for the Mechanic position must possess, or have the ability to obtain during the probationary period, a California commercial driver license and a School Bus Driver Certificate. The candidate selected will also be required to participate in District-provided training for Forklift Operator Certification.

Requirements / Qualifications

All materials must be submitted with your application, prior to the closing date for this job posting.

  • DMV Printout (Driver record report from the DMV. Copy can be obtained on the CA DMV website.)
  • Driver's License Copy (Must have a valid CA Driver License)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference (preferably drafted within the past two years, and on letterhead))
  • Resume (If your application does not show your mechanic experience)

Requirements / Qualifications

All materials must be submitted with your application, prior to the closing date for this job posting.

  • DMV Printout (Driver record report from the DMV. Copy can be obtained on the CA DMV website.)
  • Driver's License Copy (Must have a valid CA Driver License)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference (preferably drafted within the past two years, and on letterhead))
  • Resume (If your application does not show your mechanic experience)

Comments and Other Information

SLCUSD has an 18 step salary schedule for positions under the Service Employees International Union. Upon successful passage of probation, employees receive a step increase. Regular employees receive annual step increases. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for the mechanic classification with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, and to fill a current vacancy. The current vacancy is for a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Fingerprint, TB, and a pre-employment physical clearance will be required before hire. Applications will be reviewed and applicants that pass the minimum requirements will be contacted to participate in the examination and oral board interviews schedules for September 12th. Note that candidates must receive a passing score on the exam in order to proceed to the interview. SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Human Resources Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war, or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months from the qualifying interviews.

Comments and Other Information


SLCUSD has an 18 step salary schedule for positions under the Service Employees International Union. Upon successful passage of probation, employees receive a step increase. Regular employees receive annual step increases. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for the mechanic classification with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, and to fill a current vacancy. The current vacancy is for a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Fingerprint, TB, and a pre-employment physical clearance will be required before hire. Applications will be reviewed and applicants that pass the minimum requirements will be contacted to participate in the examination and oral board interviews schedules for September 12th. Note that candidates must receive a passing score on the exam in order to proceed to the interview. SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Human Resources Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war, or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months from the qualifying interviews.