Head Mechanic @ Burlington School District

Burlington School District

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.

Burlington School District is seeking a skilled individual to fill our Head Mechanic position. This is a non-exempt/hourly position that reports to the Director of Property Services. This position is a member of the AFSCME union, under the Property Services Employees master agreement. To maintain a safe and efficient fleet of vehicles and equipment in order to ensure the safe use by the employees and students of the Burlington School Department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must hold ASE Air Brake certification.
• 5+ years of experience as a Full Time Mechanic.
• Must have and maintain a valid Vermont CDL License with the Passenger endorsement. Must have demonstrated expertise in diesel, gasoline and small engine repairs as well as school bus maintenance.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks with minimal supervision: able to work independently.
• Relevant work experience in multiple trades.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Must have good interpersonal and human relations skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Sensitivity to children with special needs.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Perform and log Vermont State Inspections on all vehicles including body work when the vehicles are not in service.
• Able to become certified for Vermont State Inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain and repair District motor vehicles, including but not limited to school buses, vans, pick-up trucks, dump trucks, trailers, cube trucks and plows.
• Maintain and repair District motorized grounds equipment, including but not limited to lawn mowing and snow removal equipment, gas powered trimmers and chain saws. Ability to weld vehicle parts and other District equipment as required.
• Work closely with drivers on the proper use and routine daily maintenance of District vehicles.
• Observe all safety regulations and procedures, document and notify management of such concerns if encountered.
• Use discretion in discussing school affairs, recognizing the value of positive school-community relations.
• Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Attend scheduled department meetings.
• Attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Property Services or designee.
• Ability to work with and train junior mechanics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Possess strength and stamina to be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 90 minutes at a time throughout the workday.
• Possess strength and stamina to be able to remain standing for a period of up to 90 minutes at a time throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to move up to 60 lbs. From place to place.
• Frequent and constant walking, lightlifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, stooping, climbing (including ladders) or other physical activities.
• Occasional work in confined spaces.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain character and personality that instills confidence and respect of students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to tolerate stressful situations and maintain proper decorum.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work environment is primarily out of doors, maintenance garage or a regular school
• Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buildings.
• Occasional exposure to weather extremes.
• Ability to tolerate extremes in noise levels.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities by the Director of Property Services or designee, in accordance with procedures established by the Superintendent of schools.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS/TERMS

• SALARY: As per the Master agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Property Services Employees, Appendix A. In addition to great health benefits and paid time off, this full-time position starts at $31.93 per hour based on experience. This is a hourly position paid Bi-Weekly eligible for an applicable shift differential.
• BENEFITS: Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day. BSD Benefits!
• PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time / Holidays / Vacation As per the Master Agreement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.