Senior Mechanic at Simi Valley Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Senior Mechanic performs advanced maintenance, repairs, and fabrication across a variety of vehicles and equipment, including light to heavy-duty automotive, public safety, off-road power equipment, and electric vehicles. This role ensures efficient fleet operations through a focus on preventative maintenance and timely response to unexpected repairs, while also providing leadership and technical expertise to other staff members.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience A high school diploma, or an equivalent AND six years of progressive experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, including work with heavy gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. OR, A one-year industry trade school or associates degree in an automotive technology area AND four years of related experience. Licenses and Certificates California Class B Commercial Driver’s License Passenger and airbrake endorsements. Clean Truck Check Tester License Employees must fulfill license requirements prior to the completion of the six-month probationary period.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience A high school diploma, or an equivalent AND six years of progressive experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, including work with heavy gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. OR, A one-year industry trade school or associates degree in an automotive technology area AND four years of related experience. Licenses and Certificates California Class B Commercial Driver’s License Passenger and airbrake endorsements. Clean Truck Check Tester License Employees must fulfill license requirements prior to the completion of the six-month probationary period.
Comments and Other Information
To establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill current and future vacancies for the duration of the list, up to one year. The immediate vacancy is a 12-month, full-time (8 hours/day) position located in the Student Safety & Transit Department at the District Office in Simi Valley.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 23, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
TESTING PROCESS:
A) Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Structured Interview = 100% weighting on final score
Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 3, 2025
Comments and Other Information
To establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill current and future vacancies for the duration of the list, up to one year. The immediate vacancy is a 12-month, full-time (8 hours/day) position located in the Student Safety & Transit Department at the District Office in Simi Valley.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 23, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
TESTING PROCESS:
A) Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Structured Interview = 100% weighting on final score
Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 3, 2025
Application Deadline
10/23/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/30/2025
Contact
Marissa Jenson
(805) 306-4500 4065
(805) 306-4500 4065
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$29.43 - $35.78 Per Hour
$29.43 - $35.78 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12
Employment Type
Full Time