Antelope Valley College

Automotive Equipment Mechanic Assistant-STH, Temporary

Salary: $24.27 Hourly

Deadline: Continuous

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=288784

WORK SCHEDULE

Short-Term-Hourly/Professional Experts - Campus hours of operation are Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, Friday: 7:30 am-11:30 am (Exact work schedule to be determined by supervisor based on department needs and college hours of operation.) Temporary employees may only work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of # of hours worked per day)

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Campus Events and Operations, and without authority to release vehicles or equipment back into service, they will perform a wide variety of semi-skilled routine duties to assist the Automotive/Equipment Mechanic with repairs and maintenance of a variety of District vehicles and equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

 E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Assist in maintaining inventory of vehicles, equipment and tools (E)

• Assist in diagnosing and repairing operating systems on electric powered vehicles (E)

• Assist in recharging batteries; repairs and replacing radiators, water pumps and hoses (E)

• Assist in repairs and replacement of components such as generators, alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches (E)

• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, machinery, hand and power tools including hydraulic lift jacks, timing lights, bearing puller, press, gauges, meters, soldering and welding equipment (E)

• Assists in the pickup and delivery of campus vehicles and equipment (E)

• Performs preventative maintenance per inspection form (E)

• Record mileage/hours and perform onsite inspections, recordings and record keeping (E)

• Inspect and replace tires, wheels, batteries, cables and chargers (E)

• Clean facilities shop and campus equipment (E)

• Answer/respond to phone/radio calls pertaining to Motor Pool concerns (E)

• Compile/track daily trouble calls and work requests (E)

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school. One year experience assisting in an automotive repair environment or one year of automotive technology education.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

Valid California driver license

Possess or qualify for a valid Forklift Certificate within one year of date of hire

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

Basic vehicle codes

Safe operation and maintenance of standard tools and equipment

Health and safety practices, regulations and procedures

Basic mathematics

Record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO: 

Perform duties independently or as a member of a crew

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Observe health and safety regulations

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

CONTACTS:  Co-workers, other departmental staff, vendors, government agencies.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized tools and equipment

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Standing for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

Heavy physical labor

Dexterity on hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Shop condition; exposure to outdoor environment, heat, cold, wind; driving a campus vehicle/cart to conduct work.

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.