Small Engine Mechanic Assistant

id='p4848_'>Small Engine Mechanic Assistant JobID: 4848

Position Type:

Ancillary/Grounds

Date Posted:

8/4/2026

Location:

GROUNDS SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Closing Date:

08/10/2026

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Summary

Assist grounds or maintenance personnel in performing a trade primarily but not limited to assisting the Grounds Small Engine Mechanic. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as district policies, procedures, and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Assist with assigned trade area under direct or indirect supervision, such as but not limited to various field duties pertaining to the Grounds Department.
• Perform intermediate skilled work maintaining and repairing automotive fleet and small equipment.
• Perform repairs and maintenance of small engines and other equipment.
• Inspect and service automobiles, trucks, buses, and other department equipment.
• Change and repair tires and respond to road service calls.
• Perform tune-ups on cars, trucks, buses, tractors, and other small engines.
• Diagnose heating and air conditioning systems and makes repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls and motors.
• Inspect suspension and exhaust systems and makes repairs.
• Assist in the overhaul and replacement of major drive chain components such as engines, transmissions, etc.
• Assist in ordering and obtaining necessary parts and supplies.
• Fuel, wash, and clean vehicles and other equipment.
• Assist in coordinating the use of administrative vehicles.
• Assist with loading and unloading of warehouse supply trucks.
• Tow broken-down vehicles.
• Assist with maintenance on vehicles as time permits.
• Provide assistance to other crews as needed.
• Respond to after-hour emergencies as requested.
• Be available to work various shifts and respond to service calls.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; six (6) months experience assisting in a shop environment or one (1) year experience in grounds or maintenance related duties. Must be familiar with the use of common automotive hand tools; must have a valid Texas/New Mexico driver's license and must be insurable by the District's auto liability insurance carrier; ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 70 pounds; work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions; subject to district drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation; extended periods of standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, heavy lifting and carrying.

Ancillary Level 103

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Required Documents:

The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925.

• copy of high school diploma or GED
• valid Texas/New Mexico driver license

For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.