Maintenance/Vehicle Mechanic - Huntington Beach City School ...

HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAINTENANCE/VEHICLE MECHANIC
CLASS SPECIFICATION
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs journey level skilled work in various
building/mechanical trades assisting with repair, construction and upkeep of District
buildings and equipment and performs skilled mechanical repairs and service work on
District vehicles and other mechanical equipment. These duties and other related work will
be assigned based on District needs. This position is directly responsible to the Supervisor
of Maintenance.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Performs semi-skilled maintenance or assists in skilled maintenance, installation,
construction and/or repair to buildings, furnishings and equipment in all areas of the
construction and mechanical trades including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical,
painting, carpeting, fencing and concrete. E
Makes repairs and adjustments to systems, heating units, filters, buildings, mechanical
equipment, and playground equipment. E
Performs work from blueprints, shop sketches, and/or as directed. E
Assists in preventative maintenance and repair programs related to various trades and
District mechanical equipment. E
Checks, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects on gasoline, natural gas, and dieselpowered
school buses, trucks, automobiles, and other mechanical equipment. E
Operates diagnostic equipment and makes appropriate adjustments and/or repairs to
vehicles and equipment. E
Performs major and minor inspection and repairs including, but not limited to, engines,
ignition systems and carburetors, vehicle electrical systems, hydraulic and air brake
systems, and vehicle bodies. E
Requisitions, stocks, and maintains inventory of equipment and repair parts and maintains
records and paperwork as needed. E
Prepares and maintains a variety of required records and reports. E

Responds to emergency road calls.
Performs arc and gas welding. E
Drives a variety of vehicles to perform and complete assigned duties. E
Performs related duties as assigned.
Participates in district in-services, workshops, and/or seminars, as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Knowledge of:
• Principles of internal combustion engines, operation of diagnostic equipment, and
operation of auxiliary equipment on motor vehicles.
• Methods, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the service, overhaul,
maintenance, and repair of motor equipment and of fuel, ignition, electrical, cooling,
and braking systems.
• Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Codes applicable to the operation of
vehicles in the transportation of students.
• Design, construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of systems and
equipment.
• Building codes, laws, OSHA standards, and practices related to repair and
maintenance work.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Basic English usage, writing, mathematics, and record keeping.
• Basic First Aid.
Ability to:
• Perform skilled repair and overhaul work on heavy and light gasoline, natural gas,
and diesel powered equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical defects and perform necessary repairs to mechanical
equipment.
• Use standard mechanical diagrams and technical automotive repair manuals.
• Read test instruments, meters, and gauges.
• Demonstrate journey-level skills in building/mechanical work.
• Work from sketches, work orders, blueprints, and/or verbal direction.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain and utilize mechanical tools and equipment assigned in clean working
order.
• Operate a vehicle, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Maintain current knowledge and application of new methods and equipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those

contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship, work independently, and schedule time
efficiently.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required
knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill
would be:
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to the completion of high school graduation; good general
background and work history; four (4) years of responsible journey-level experience in
general mechanical automotive repair work. Additional experience as a journey-level
trades-person preferred. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted.
Other Requirements:
• Completion of fingerprinting is required prior to or not later than the first day of
work. Red Cross First Aid certificate, including CPR training, is desirable.
Licenses: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license and a valid Class
II license having accumulated less than two points.
Condition of Employment: Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position class performs work which involves lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects
which weigh fifty (60) pounds up to one hundred (100) pounds, with assistance.
Incumbents in this class stand or walk a major portion of the time including walking over
rough or uneven surfaces. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crouch,
reach and bend; mobility of arms to reach and extend overhead; dexterity of hands to grasp
and manipulate controls, tools and small objects; and is subject to heavy physical labor.
This position requires accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision; depth perception
and the providing of oral information.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform
the essential functions of the job.
Working Conditions: Environmental conditions will be indoors and outdoors, sometimes
in inclement weather. Caution must be taken in use of electrical equipment; pushing,
pulling, and/or lifting of heavy objects and equipment. Work space may be cramped or
restrictive. Incumbents are required to work with machinery having moving parts and

equipment that can be hazardous as are traffic hazards in operating a vehicle.
Noise levels will be moderate to loud in the operation of equipment. Incumbents may be
required to work with harsh or toxic substances and be exposed to fumes and vapors.
They may be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protectors,
aprons, shoes, and oxygen breathing apparatus.
10/2011