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Automotive Mechanic I
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Position Number: 5895530
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Automotive Mechanic I

Salary: $4,349.00 - $5,504.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20241218
Closing: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

Range 20
40 hours/week12 months/yearInterview dates to be determinedInterview tentatively scheduled for January 30, 2025
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The Automotive Mechanic I plays a crucial role in maintaining and repairing the District's fleet of vehicles and equipment, ensuring safety and reliability. This position involves a variety of tasks, including the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of diesel-powered automotive equipment, as well as performing small engine, brake, and AC system repairs. In addition, the Automotive Mechanic is responsible for vehicle prep, cleaning, detailing, and record-keeping to ensure vehicles are in top condition for daily use. The role requires collaboration with internal departments to coordinate travel schedules, including field trips and special events. As a key member of the Merced College Transportation Department, the Automotive Mechanic contributes to maintaining a safe and efficient fleet of vehicles and equipment for staff and students. We are looking for an individual who is adaptable, solution-oriented, and dedicated to overcoming challenges to support student success. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to making an impact, we invite you to apply and join our team!

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

Degree/Certificate Programs
Transfer
Career Technical Education
Workforce Training
Lifelong Learning
Basic Skills
Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.
General Description:
Under general supervision, to perform skill-level work in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of the District's gasoline-powered and diesel-powered automotive and groundskeeping equipment. This includes light trucks, medium-duty vehicles, tractors, lifts, skid steers, riding mowers, and small engines. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance and ensures that all equipment operates efficiently and safely.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

Performs mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of grounds equipment, automotive equipment including tractors, light trucks and riding mowers, two-cycle and four-cycle engines, and tire maintenance
Identifies and communicates recommendations regarding the extent and type of repairs needed for individual pieces of equipment to fellow mechanics
Repairs small engines, transmissions, brakes, clutches, differentials, cooling systems, air conditioning systems, tunes engines, repairs electrical systems
Orders parts and accessories
Cares for and conducts preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment
Keep records of repair and maintenance work
Performs vehicle cleaning including waxing/buffing and detailing
Follows safe operation procedures to ensure a hazard-free working environment
Uses work order system to create and update status on repair orders
Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, adjustment and repair of gasoline-powered automotive equipment
Principles and methods used in a program of preventative maintenance for automotive equipment
Safe driving practices
Work order system for tracking of repair orders

Ability to:

Estimate the cost of repairs
Order supplies and equipment
Use tools and equipment necessary in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment
Perform preventative maintenance
Keep records
To follow oral and written directions
Work cooperatively with others
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent AND
Two years of successful performance in automotive maintenance and repair.

License or Certificate:

Possess a Class C driver's license
Possess or acquire automotive air conditioning certification (ASE) within first six months of employment

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Hazards

Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals
Working on ladders

Physical Ability to:

Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Read printed matter and computer screens
Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
Lift 60 pounds
Carry _60 pounds
Reach in all directions
Work at heights
Ascend and descend a ladder
Work in the elements (extreme temperatures)

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4766835/automotive-mechanic-i