1.0 FTE Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic

1.0 FTE Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic JobID: 12888 Position Type: Other/Vehicle Maintenance MechanicDate Posted: 10/16/2026Location: Facilities Department Closing Date: 10/26/2026District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Additional Information: Show/HidePosition/PCN: Vehicle Maintenance MechanicPosition FTE: 1.0Pay Grade: 12Starting Wage: $23.53 - $28.75, DOEDays Per Year: 260Shift hours: 7am-3:30pmClass Summary: Under limited supervision performs a variety of repair and maintenance functions on diesel and gas powered light and heavy equipment to ensure continual operations of District Vehicles and other related equipment. Maintains extensive records on repair, servicing, and inspections as required by federal and state lawDistinguishing Characteristics: Duty No.Essential DutiesFrequency 1Troubleshoots vehicles and related equipment (e.g. generators) to identify problem areas and determine if repair and replacement of parts is/are necessary.Daily 20%2Performs necessary repairs and maintenance procedures on District diesel/gas powered equipment (e.g., light, and heavy trucks, loaders, graders, tractors, and generators) as required. Installs required parts and/or equipment.Daily 25% 3Assists in maintaining Vehicle Maintenance supplies and orders parts/inventory as necessary.Daily 5% 4Trains custodians on the proper use and functions of the grounds tractor and associated attachments.Daily 5% 5Performs routine oil and filter changes to include lubrication and tire changes on all District vehicles.Daily 15% 6Maintains, completes PMs, and repairs District grounds maintenance equipment. Changes over snow blowers and plows to mowing decks on grounds equipment. Maintains and repairs small engines on grounds equipment. Weekly 25% 7Maintains records and performs data entry utilizing computerized work order systems. Daily 5% 8May be required to perform additional duties which result from the Operations and Maintenance Department's workload and//or work assigned by the Supervisor, and/or his designee.As Needed Knowledge: Vehicle mechanics and basic computer skills. Training and Experience (position requirements at entry): Previous education, two (2) years of technical training, work or life experience which provides evidence of the successful completion of the various tasks listed. Such experience may be evidenced by five (5+) years of vehicle technician performing a variety of minor repairs on different vehicle types (e.g. light and heavy duty trucks plus construction equipment). Perform diagnostics on various types of vehicles. Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): High school graduate or equivalent.Valid Alaskan Driver's License, CDL preferred. Welding and cutting torch experience preferred. ASE Certification preferred. Physical Requirements: Medium Work: Exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Classification History: Prepared by O&M 11/18/2013Revised by SJM 06/08/2026