Mechanic Assistant - Part-Time - Custodial

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. 

Job Summary:

To overhaul and repair all custodial equipment; to operate testing equipment and power tools to repair and service custodial equipment.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Custodial.  Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Overhaul and repair all custodial equipment; use gas and arc welding as needed
• Operate testing equipment and power tools to repair and service custodial equipment
• Perform field service and repair at district sites when needed
• Train, instruct and oversee part-time assistant
• Keep shop clean
• Train and instruct employees on operation and care of custodial equipment
• 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, or ability to obtain, Arizona driver’s license
• Minimum two years’ mechanical experience repairing electrical equipment
• Experience repairing custodial equipment (i.e. backpack vacuums, upright vacuums, sidewalk blowers, auto scrubbers, buffers, etc.); minor experience with gas and arc welding

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High School education or equivalent 
• Supervisory experience helpful 

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
• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods and safe working practices related to custodial equipment repair helpful
• Ability to operate and understand testing equipment used to identify equipment for repair
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot all mechanical equipment problems
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lifting 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily based in a maintenance garage or transportation yard.
• Exposure to noise, fumes, dust, and chemicals (e.g., fuels, lubricants, and cleaning agents)
• Required to follow safety protocols and wear protective gear like gloves, goggles, steel-toe boots, and coveralls
• Work areas may be hot in summer and cold in winter, especially when working outside or in poorly ventilated garages
• Lifting and Carrying: Must frequently lift and carry objects weighing 50 lbs. or more (such as tools, tires, and equipment parts) 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.