Vehicle Mechanic

Location:

Facilities Management

Recruiting Start Date:

09/29/2026 This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.

Estimated Start Date:

10/06/2026

Vehicle Mechanic performs scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs to district vehicles and equipment such as, trucks, trailers, automobiles, off-road equipment, mowers, and other small equipment.

Certifications listed as required qualifications may also be obtained upon acceptance of the position.

Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

Assists leadership with organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing various maintenance programs

Attends training and in-service meetings

Calculates an accurate cost estimate of repair work as assigned including labor, supplies, and parts costs

Ensures that all work activities adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, industry safety standards, and emissions mandates

Follows all safety rules and regulations

Installs a variety of parts and equipment on assigned vehicles including lights, trailer hitches, and generators

Maintains clean and efficient operating work area

Modifies, tears down, repairs and reassembles major automotive components and assemblies including gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies

Operates a mobile repair vehicle to perform needed repairs and maintenance in the field; lubricates, repairs and/or diagnoses malfunctions of vehicles

Performs electrical repairs, pneumatic system repairs, hydraulic repairs, mechanical repairs, and fuel system repairs

Performs preventative maintenance procedures

Performs troubleshooting and diagnostic duties on all types of vehicles and heavy equipment

Performs a wide range of automotive inspection, maintenance, and repair duties

Performs welding repairs as needed

Prepares and enters records of work performed and parts used on all district equipment repaired

Prepares work orders and reports/solves maintenance problems before they become emergencies

Reads and interprets service and parts manuals, understands diagrams, and interprets video

Recommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipment

Repairs, cleans, replaces, installs and modifies defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related systems of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment

Repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores maintenance tools and equipment

Responds to all service breakdowns and work orders as required

Responds to operator requests and/or researches appropriate solutions

Stays current with Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of Vehicles

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems

Ability to analyze malfunctions in equipment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to input work orders on a computer and generate reports if needed

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to make minor/major repairs on mechanical equipment

Ability to manage simultaneous demands

Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment

Ability to read/write/speak the English language and follow directions in English effectively

Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace

Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment

Ability to use computer equipment and related software to support diagnostics

Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision

Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions

Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnostics

Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

Detail-oriented

Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible

Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of best practices for the inspection and repair of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment

Knowledge of proper vehicle maintenance procedures

Knowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipment

Knowledge of welding applications

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including trainees, coworkers, administrators, vendors, and the general public

Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Visual acuity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

The incumbent may experience exposure to fumes, odors, electrical, and maintenance hazards associated with the working environment.

The incumbent may experience exposure to the elements while performing duties.

The incumbent may be required to respond during inclement weather.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Lifts/pushes/pulls or carries burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.

Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery

Strength and flexibility: stands, climbs, stoops, kneels, bends, crouches, crawls, twists, reaches, sits, navigates on a creeper, and walks while performing duties

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications:

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles, Commercial Drivers License (CDL)