Job Details

Position Type:
Maintenance/Senior Automotive Technician Light Vehicles

Date Posted:
7/19/2024

Location:
MAINTENANCE/CP&C
Bargaining Unit: Maintenance
Work Year: 12 months
Work Day: 10 hours per day/4 days per week
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: M-8, $28.74 to $33.04 per hour, DOE

Job Summary
The Senior Automotive Technician for Light Vehicles performs maintenance, diagnoses mechanical problems, and repairs motorized/mechanical equipment and vehicles for the Anchorage School District. Maintenance employees work a 4/10 schedule with weekends and holidays off. The Anchorage School District offers paid leave and a very competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA and life insurance. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements
The following are required:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Work experience troubleshooting, analyzing and repairing computer and mechanical problems on sedans, buses, trucks, mowers, tractors, and other light and light medium duty vehicles.
3. Must acquire one Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in either automotive or medium/heavy truck repair within the probationary period and one additional certification within 12 months of hire.
4. Must obtain an Alaska class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Must complete the general knowledge test within 14 days of hire.
5. The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment. Click to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position.

The following are preferred:

1. Minimum of four years of experience within the last six in the form of a mid-range mechanic. Job history must reflect minimum requirements and evidence the ability to perform tasks assigned.

Essential Job Functions

1. Diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems and defects in both motorized and non-motorized equipment.
2. Diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electronic systems on early and late model vehicles.
3. Rebuilds engines, transmissions, differentials, carburetors, fuel pumps, starters, alternators, and all systems associated with automotive repair.
4. Repairs small engines and power tools.
5. Performs tire and brake repairs, service calls, vehicle retrieval, and road test of vehicles.
6. Performs bodywork, painting, straightening, and the replacement of glass.
7. Performs both gas and electric welding and cutting required in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
8. Performs I/M inspections and repairs, preventive maintenance and repair, major mechanical assignments such as repair and overhaul of engines, transmissions, and differentials.
9. Effectively uses proper tools, methods, and materials in the performance of major repairs of engines, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, fuel management, transmission electronics, ABS systems, tune-ups, brakes, wheel bearings, and I/M inspections.
10. Assists with maintenance of yard and shop.
11. Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
12. Writes reports and maintains records of parts and supplies.
13. Works effectively without direct supervision.
14. Works within established safety procedures.
15. Establishes and maintains effective communication and working relationships with staff, vendors and the public.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.