Mechanic Technician serving Brighton Area Schools

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists Mechanic with maintenance and minor repairs.

This position is responsible for preventative maintenance and inspections on buses and vehicles. This includes conducting detailed inspections while using tools and equipment in a safe and professional manner. Also maintains a clean efficient and safe shop area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be essential functions in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

• Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of LESA working effectively in a diverse work environment using prudent judgment at all times performing duties in a safe manner and assuring professional quality of services to all external and internal customers.
• Duties are primarily related to diesel and gasoline powered vehicles.
• Assists mechanics in the performance of Michigan Emissions Inspections.
• Assist mechanics in the removal and replacement of components to include but not limited to power plant transmission alternator starter and coach sub-systems.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on coaches.
• Removal and replacement of flat glass seats and wheelchair tie-downs.
• Minor defect repair including but not limited to adjusting brakes changing tires replacing lamps adjusting door systems adjusting hydraulic systems changing air bags repairing oil water transmission and hydraulic system leaks.
• Adjust connect or disconnect wiring piping tubing and other parts using hand or power tools.
• Completion of repair orders core and warranty tags part slips and other records as required.
• Safe operation and proper care of shop tools and equipment.
• Cleaning shop and personal work areas.
• Knowledge of hand tools
• Other work as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One-year automotive mechanic experience or completion of a one-year vocational training program in automotive mechanics preferred.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to parents staff and students.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally is required to sit. The employee frequently must squat stoop kneel reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as bus parts and chemical containers. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsibility for student safety work output and well-being.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical buses and equipment. The employee may frequently work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products degreasers gas fumes and sprays. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and occasionally very loud.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment.

The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.

Required Experience:

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