Shop Coordinator - Vehicle Maintenance

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Job Summary: 

To coordinate district vehicle repairs with vendors and district users; to perform vehicle emission testing; and to ensure the availability of district vehicles in safe operating condition.

All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment.  Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD.  Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Coordinate the scheduling of vehicle repairs with district mechanics, outside vendors and district users to ensure the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition
• Prepare work orders to initiate repairs and/or maintenance on district vehicles
• Schedule and perform vehicle emission testing on district vehicles to ensure compliance of state and federal regulations
• Monitor fuel inventory to ensure adequate supply and availability
• Maintain vehicle documentation and records (i.e. fuel usage, emission testing, repair history, etc.) to provide written support and/or to convey information
• Research discrepancies between the vehicle management software and the work order system to provide accurate information
• Respond to inquiries regarding status of district vehicles being serviced
• Resolves concerns or complaints on service or repair vehicles
• Enforce and adhere to district policies and procedures
• Ensure shop is maintained and free from hazards and safe work procedures are followed
• Perform quality control checks and inspections on repaired and serviced vehicles prior to release to users
• Supervise and direct work of shop personnel
• Provide information to the transportation department to assist in the completion of reports
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona class B CDL driver’s license
• Arizona Fleet Manager Emission Certification
• Five years’ mechanical experience with knowledge of gasoline and diesel-powered engines
• Minimum three years’ supervisory experience required with proven ability to work with and to lead others; above average leadership; problem solving and decision-making skills
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent preferred

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
• Ability to work independently and in stressful situations
• Proficient in diagnostic testing equipment of automotive and maintenance shops; ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems of district vehicles
• Ability to read, to understand and to work from computer generated work orders and maintenance reports
• Ability to organize, to prioritize, to direct and to monitor and effective and efficient fleet repair program
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships 
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties

Physical Demands: You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:

• Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
• Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
• Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
• Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
• Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
• Maintaining focus for extended periods
• Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity 

Lifting & Force: The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:

• Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
• Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
• Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force 

Working Environment: You may encounter some of the following conditions:

• Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
• Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
• Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
• Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
• Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
• Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls) 

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.