Performs skilled work of the journeyman and supervisory level in the repair and maintenance of a variety of school vehicles, and equipment. This class of Automotive Mechanic II is distinguished from the Automotive Mechanic I class by the more difficult mechanical problems and supervisory duties. An incumbent of this class works under the supervision of the Automotive Mechanic Foreman I/II using independent judgment as to the method of repair after receiving oral instructions or written work orders as to the nature of the job. Supervision is exercised over lower grade positions.    

 

Does repair maintenance work on school system vehicles and equipment;

Conducts vehicle safety and preventive maintenance inspections;

Replaces and/or repairs valves, pistons and main bearings and assembles cooling, fuel, ignition and exhaust systems;

Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and reconditions brakes, differentials, transmissions, front and rear axle assemblies;

Performs diagnostics and tunes electronic controlled gasoline and diesel engines using diagnostic equipment;

Responds to service and accident calls on disabled and damaged school system vehicles and equipment; makes minor adjustments and repairs, or tows or has the vehicle towed to a school maintenance facility or vendor;

Trains and supervises Automotive Mechanics I, Automotive Attendants, and Trades Helpers;

Maintains a clean, organized and productive work area;

Maintains inventory and work orders procedures using a computerized system;

Keeps employees informed of all department related activities, procedures and policies; and

Performs related work as required.

 

 

 

Thorough knowledge of the repair, preventive maintenance practices and tools of the skilled automotive trade;

Thorough knowledge of the principles, repair and operation of gasoline and diesel engines;

Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; ability to give, understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions;

Ability to make mathematical computations and tabulations;

Ability to plan, layout, manage and supervise the work of lower grade departmental positions;

Ability to work out-of-doors, coping with the varying climate conditions; and

Possess a high level of mechanical aptitude; be in good physical condition with the ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.

 

 

 

High school graduate supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade with considerable experience as a journeyman; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

 

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle License with a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle.  Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class "B" with endorsements "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus) required or the ability to obtain within the probationary period for new employees or within 6 months of obtaining the position for current PGCPS employees; CDL Class "A" with "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus and Air Brake) preferred. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications are strongly encouraged.

 

Supervises and instructs Automotive Mechanics I, Automotive Attendants and Trades Helpers.

 

The physical demands 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, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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