2026-2027 School Year 12 month position - 8.0 hours per day Major medical, hospitalization, dental, income protection, and term life
General Information:
Performs skilled school bus and automobile fleet maintenance duties of a difficult to complex nature, working under limited supervision.
Qualifications & Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 3 years of experience in general automotive repair and school bus maintenance. Experience in electrical systems. EPA Section 609 Certification (required for purchasing motor vehicle refrigerant) or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire. Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in good standing issued by the state of Arizona, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire (required to test drive vehicles).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess an ability to work with and supervise others. Skills with anti-lock brake systems Skills with computer diagnostics systems. Skills with wheelchair securement systems. Ability to perform minor and major repairs on vehicles. Ability to repair interior of vehicles. Knowledge and understanding of Arizona school bus safety inspection requirements. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members. Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies. Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response. Skills in time management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Monitors, maintains and repairs all vehicles to meet state safety compliance and pass emission control inspections. Inspects, diagnoses, and performs minor and major repairs and maintenance on buses, automobiles, trucks, and other mechanical equipment. Estimates the time and cost of major vehicle and equipment repairs to determine whether work should be completed in-house or outsourced. Compares costs with vendors of parts, fuel, outside repairs, and supplies. Maintains parts and fuel inventories at economical level. Ensures warranty work is performed according to manufacturers' policies. Communicates with school bus drivers regarding mechanical complaints. Schedules work to be performed by other District mechanics. Establishes work priorities according to needs of the department. Makes service calls for emergency repairs. Maintains files for all vehicles for repairs and services done in-house and by private companies. Other duties as assigned.
NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE
Equal Opportunity Employer Flowing Wells School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Flowing Wells School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual harassment as described in the District's policies concerning sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by federal law. The District abides by federal laws regarding people with disabilities. If you have a special need, reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries regarding compliance with any of the above may be directed to Flowing Wells School District's Human Resources Department; or to the Director of the Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582.
