Grade: 14

Assistant Mechanic 2017

Reports to:	Mechanic Shop Foreman
Public Works Director, Utilities Director
Classification:	Non Exempt	Division:	Utilities /Public Works Essential Employee
Date:	6-1-08	Approved:	10-21-08
Revision Date:	6-1-10	Revision Approved: 6-1-10
Job Summary:

Responsible for a variety of duties related to manual work in the maintenance and operation of the vehicles and equipment owned and used by the Services District. Work is performed under the primary supervision of the Mechanic/Shop Foreman.

Essential Job Functions
Schedules equipment and vehicle repairs.
Performs vehicle and equipment repairs.
Performs emergency repairs.
Helps in maintaining inventory parts and supplies.
Keeps records and generates reports of defective equipment and vehicles including repair reports.
Repairs major vehicle and equipment systems and components such as power plant, drive train, cooling and steering, and suspensions.
Repairs systems such as electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning, brakes and body, and computer systems on vehicles.
Road tests vehicles for adequacy and completeness of repairs.
Additional Job Functions
Meets with Supervisors regarding the priority of scheduling repairs.
Operates equipment such as trucks, motor vehicles, heavy tractors, and hand held power tools. Assist in yard duties at any time.
Performs repairs in the field to broke down units Assists in cleaning up shop.
Repairs shop equipment and tools.
Uses brake lathe, press, balancers, grinders, cutting torches, welders, computer analyzers, probes, electrical system diagnostics, hand tools, pneumatic tools, lubrication and fluids, small hardware, replacement parts, tires, etc.
Use computer software.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on District owned vehicles.
Inspects vehicles and equipment to ensure they comply with statutory safety requirements. Repairs and maintains marine equipment.
Performs other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent or vocational school. Possession of valid State  of Florida Class “B” drivers license or ability to obtain a “B” drivers license within three (3)  months of hire. Must have a strong vehicle and equipment background, able to diagnose mechanical problems on new and old vehicles. Must have at least two years experience in vehicle and equipment repair shop.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must wear personal protection equipment where required by the manufacturer of the equipment used such as hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety belt, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, safety harness, and gloves. Able to withstand and manage exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects noise, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, mist, smoke, toxic metals, and moving mechanical parts.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as hand tools and janitorial equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye, hand, and foot coordination.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using power and hand tools.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Color Discrimination and Visual Acuity: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color. Requires the visual acuity to determine depth perception and peripheral vision.

Data Analysis/Use: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and leave slips using prescribed format.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via a telephone.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract, multiply and divide, utilize decimals and percentages.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Work: Has thorough knowledge of the methods, policies, and procedures of the Project Maintenance and Utilities Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Assistant Mechanic. Has considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance equipment. Has considerable knowledge of the common practices, tools, methods and techniques used in the electrical and mechanical maintenance, carpentry, and plumbing trades. Has general knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety training

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts within department and division, co-workers and the general public.

Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions."

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards, and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human, and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with minimal supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction; strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified; i.e., poor communications, variance with policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology; avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions, and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines, and events.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the organization and various regulatory agencies. Strives to see that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

District Policy and Procedures: Adheres to all rules and regulation pertaining to the District policy manual. Also responsible for knowledge of any update to both the District policy manual.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Board of Supervisors reserves the exclusive right to alter the job description at any time without notice except as may be required for Board approval of a policy revision.