Salary Grade 117- Placement range: $24.50 to $28.01, depending on experience.

General Maintenance/Lead Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are committed to inspiring every child to achieve, and supporting the adults who guide them. This includes ensuring students and staff are safely transported each day in school busses and other vehicles.  The Lead Mechanic position plays a critical role in this work, managing, coordinating, and providing mechanical service and repair to the fleet of district vehicles, trucks, and buses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:     

• Troubleshoots defective equipment and repair/replace as needed.
• Implements a complete preventative maintenance/obsolescence program with accurate record keeping for all units
• Maintains record or repairs, costs, and recommendations
• Troubleshoots conventional and electronically controlled engines, diesel powerplants and powertrains
• Generates and writes specifications for buses, trucks, and automobiles in accordance with district and state requirements
• Complies with EPA, OSHA, and ADOT inspections and requirements
• Coordinates with state official’s annual emission and licensing requirements
• Assists as a district liaison with insurance and local authorities when accidents occur
• Schedules parts, service, and purchases with outside vendors
• Operates and performs tasks using modern mechanical testing and maintenance equipment
• Attends workshops and seminars for self-improvement in the trade
• Coordinates work duties and assists in evaluations of Mechanics
• Maintains and organizes the district’s bus yard, shop equipment, tooling, and garage area.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Purchasing and Procurement procedures
• Best practices in managing and operating a mechanic shop

Skilled in:

• Microsoft Office and computer use
• Effectively coordinating and managing the work of others

Ability to:

• Effectively and efficiently ensure multiple work streams are completed on-time
• Effectively and accurately present information verbally and in writing
• Prioritize tasks from a varying list and working without interruptions

 Core Competencies:

 Accountability                     Attention to Detail                        Concern for Order                   Serving Others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:           

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  The employee must use hands, arms, and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

WE ARE PHOENIX #1!

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve, educating the future leaders of Phoenix! We’re looking for passionate people who want to shape the future to join in our mission of offering all students an excellent and equitable education. The education of our children is a shared responsibility among our community, and we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to be part of that.

Every member of our Phoenix #1 family—from our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our nurses, and our teachers to our technology gurus is shaping the lives of our students every day. We also drive forward the goals of ensuring equity and excellence for all students. It’s not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established in 1871 as the first free public school district in Arizona. The district boundaries cover an area from 16th Street to 23^rd Avenue, and Buckeye Road to Thomas Road.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Our 15 schools are in the heart of hip Phoenix.
• We are educating the future leaders of Phoenix.
• We have a district-wide Equity Commitment, Statement, and Plan.
• We are accessible by Phoenix Light Rail.
• We want you to relax and refuel with healthy vacation time.
• We have University partners that offer discounted tuition.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

Our 14 schools are in the heart of hip Phoenix.

We are educating the future leaders of Phoenix.

We are accessible by Phoenix Light Rail.

We want you to relax and refuel with healthy vacation time.

We have University partners that offer discounted tuition.

NOTICES

The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.PESD1 is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Lauren Pagnotta, HR Supervisor, at (602) 257-6072 at least 3 days in advance.