HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1791 West Acacia Avenue - Hemet, CA 92545 - 951-765-5100 MECHANIC'S HELPER JOB SUMMARY This is an entry-level position under general supervision by the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, to perform unskilled or semi-skilled repair work to school buses or other district vehicles; and to do other related work as may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ~ Perform a variety of minor repairs and adjustments to the District vehicles independently or under direct supervision, following standardized procedures; ~ Inspect or rotate tires; ~ Repair and/or replace loose flooring; ~ Do seat upholstery repair, repair or replace seat foam; ~ Repair broken and cracked seat frames; ~ Secure all seat frames to floor and sides of bus; ~ Secure all seat cushions and back to seat frames; ~ Replace missing bus interior screws and bolts; ~ Check and tighten loose screws; ~ Repair and/or replace window latches; ~ Replace chipped or cracked windows; ~ Seal openings from engine to interior of bus; ~ Daily check of diesel and gas fuel levels and file a report; ~ Jump start buses when needed; ~ Assist mechanics to maintain buses to qualify for safety CHP inspections; ~ Assist in repairing and changing tires for cars and buses; ~ Fuel buses and maintain oil levels, water levels, etc.; ~ Assist with parts and tools inventory and corresponding computer input. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS KNOWLEDGE OF ~ Basic methods and procedures for performing vehicle repairs; ~ Methods, materials, tools, equipment and parts used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles; ~ Safe work methods and procedures. ABILITY TO ~ Learn methods and procedures used by the District in the repair of District vehicles; ~ Detect items needing repair and be able to repair, or refer to more skilled mechanic if needed; ~ Estimate time and materials needed; ~ Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ~ Read and interpret documents; ~ Write routine reports and correspondence; ~ Perform repetitive tasks and manage multiple tasks; ~ Respond appropriately to directions and changes; ~ Read and apply instruction, and order correct parts and supplies as needed; ~ Use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in the automotive trade correctly and safely; ~ Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ~ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. EXPERIENCE Some experience in preventive maintenance and repair of motorized vehicles. REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES ~ Possession of a valid and appropriate (Class B) California Driver's License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment; ~ Have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District’s insurance carrier. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out the essential functions listed above. Physical Demands; Walk, stand, stoop, squat, kneel, bend, climb, reach (continuously); push, pull and twist (occasionally); lift up to 25 pounds alone, to 100 pounds with assistance (occasionally); grasp and manipulate tools/equipment (continuously); use seeing, hearing and speaking. Working Conditions: Most work performed indoors, some outdoors. Exposure to: electrically and mechanically operated equipment; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals’ extreme heat (non-weather); vibration; outdoor weather conditions; loud noise (example; bus engines) and possible exposure to dust, wind, and sun. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. EMPLOYMENT STATUS Classified Bargaining Unit Position. March 2003 Classified Bargaining Unit positions in the Hemet Unified School District are subject to an agency fee arrangement. All applicants are subject to a fingerprint clearance (at applicant’s expense) through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ/FBI). Authorization for employment will not be granted until the fingerprint clearance from DOJ/FBI has been accepted. This process takes approximately two (2) to five (5) working days.