Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$17.78

Class/Calendar:

A13, 12 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To maintain the inventory of parts, supplies and materials necessary for the maintenance, upkeep and repair of district vehicles.

All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment.  Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD.  Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Issue parts to mechanics
• Assist procurement specialist in maintenance of perpetual inventory throughout fiscal year
• Assist in preparation of year-end inventory and in preparation of appropriate forms
• Assist procurement specialist in purchasing of parts and in needed clerical work
• Keep parts room neat and orderly
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Minimum three years’ experience in auto parts field
• Ability to obtain a class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

Preferred Qualifications:High School education or equivalent preferred

• High School education or equivalent 
• Inventory control experience 

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Must be familiar with various types of vehicles (i.e. sedans, trucks, school buses, vans, etc) and the parts related to these vehicles
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with coworkers, district personnel and vendors
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties

Physical Demands: You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:

• Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
• Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
• Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
• Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
• Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
• Maintaining focus for extended periods
• Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity 

Lifting & Force: The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:

• Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
• Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
• Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force 

Working Environment: You may encounter some of the following conditions:

• Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
• Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
• Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
• Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
• Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
• Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)