AUTO MECHANIC

AUTO MECHANIC
Facilities
West Valley-Mission Community College District

Job Number: 0607C006
Please put this number on the application.

Under general supervision, establish and oversee vehicular maintenance program; repair, maintain and service vehicles and grounds equipment, assist other trades as directed.

ASSIGNMENT
100% of full time, 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year; Schedule may change to occasionally include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. Work Location: West Valley-Mission Community College District.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
$3,966 entry-level salary / $5,226 maximum earnable excluding longevity and educational growth
Employer-paid medical, dental, vision for employee and dependents to include domestic partner (prorated for employees working less than 100% of full-time)
Employer-paid long-term disability for employee
Voluntary life insurance
12 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year
12 days sick leave accrued annually (prorated for employees working less than 100% and 12 months)
10 to 22 days vacation annually (prorated for employees working less than 100% and 12 months)
Personal necessity, personal business leave and catastrophic leave
Educational growth incentive program from $35 to $175 annually
$1,000 longevity award annually after 20 years of service
CalPERS retirement
Union-affiliated position with required dues

QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent to completion of apprentice program in engine operations and repair AND
Three years experience as a skilled line mechanic working in all phases of automatic mechanical repair.
Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service. Simple translations of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar documentation will NOT suffice; thus, will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
Demonstrated ability to work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated Knowledge Of:
Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the repair and maintenance of motorized equipment;
Principles of internal combustion engines; and
Electrical systems associated with a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrated Ability To:
Use shop equipment and tools to make major and minor repairs;
Diagnose and correct mechanical and electrical difficulties;
Follow oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
Read and interpret blueprints;
Learn other related skills;
Work under time restraints, to be able to fulfill the project needs of the District; and
Effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S)
Possession of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIREMENTS
As part of the essential functions of this position, incumbents are required to:
Understand, follow and implement written, verbal or demonstrated instructions;
Perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, count and record numbers and write identifying information;
Request supplies verbally or in writing;
Perform heavy work; exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently and exert up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Have far, near and mid-range and color vision as well as depth perception, with or without corrective lenses; and
Be able to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions on a regular basis.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions of the class.) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Inspect vehicles and equipment; identify and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects.
Overhaul, repair and adjust transmissions, differentials, clutches, brakes, starters, generators, carburetors systems, steering, light, bearing, exhaust and smog systems.
Examine engines replacing and rebuilding parts and completing other repairs as necessary.
Complete routine tune-ups, oil changes, lubrication, battery maintenance, tire changes and other service work.
Assist in maintenance skilled and semi-skilled tasks as designated.
Assist in basic repairs of vehicles outside of the District auto shop as necessary.
Fabricate and/or repair parts.
Review work orders to plan activities.
Develop and maintain a program of preventive maintenance.
Develop recommendations for future department, equipment and parts needed.
Maintain safety standards in conformance with state and insurance regulations.
Assign, review, and inspect work of mechanics.
Present to the supervisor matters requiring the supervisor’s decision. Act on the supervisor’s directives and recommendations.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors within the area of responsibility.
Attend and participate in District and/or College provided training or information sessions. Incorporate new information or technology into existing job duties as directed by supervisor.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

To receive a detailed job description that includes working conditions and physical demands, please contact the District Human Resources Department at (408) 741-2415.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION
Documents to be considered for this position must be received in the District Human Resources Department, West Valley-Mission Community College District, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070-5698 (West Valley College Campus) on the date and time noted above.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To insure fairness and consistency to all candidates, do not submit materials other than those identified below. Submit all application materials in the following order:
A completed West Valley-Mission Community College District Classified Employment Application.
A current, typed, detailed resume.
A completed Personal Data Report form (see attached).
Copy of apprentice program certification.

NOTE: All required documents must be submitted with your application packet; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
Copies of licenses and certificates you possess as related to this position.
Voluntary identification form (for statistical purposes only and will be kept confidentially in the Human Resources Department).

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Submission of complete application documents to Human Resources by the deadline is the applicant’s responsibility. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Incomplete or late documents will not receive committee consideration.
Application documents will not be sent to applicants or received by Human Resources via email or fax.
All materials in your file become District property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only.
Current employees must provide documentation and materials in the same manner and degree of detail as any other applicant.
Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
Un-requested documents, such as cover letters, letters of recommendation, and any other documents that are not specifically asked for under Required Documents, will be removed from the application packet.
DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS TOGETHER. USE A PAPERCLIP OR OTHER MEANS OF BINDING.
Include the job number on the application.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
West Valley-Mission Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.

SELECTION PROCESS
The committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MATERIALS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:

HUMAN RESOURCES
West Valley–Mission Community College District
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070–5698
http://www.wvmccd.cc.ca.us/hr/

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing, or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741-2415 to arrange for assistance.

WEST VALLEY-MISSION COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.



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