What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Helper - Automotive position at Prince George's County Public Schools?
Job Title Trades Helper - Automotive
Location Suitland, MD, US
Organization Name Central Garage Services
Department Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs semiskilled work to assist journeyman Automotive Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of a variety of school vehicles and equipment. Employees in this class perform skilled tasks to assist in mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, buses and equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of mechanics/foreman. A Trades Helper is expected to perform tasks of progressively increasing difficulty within the Automotive Trade to progress to the level of journeyman mechanic.
Brief Description
This is a Local 2250 ACE/AFSCME Position - Pay Table 200 - Grade 11
Hourly Range: $18.52 - $36.51
CLOSING DATE: May 6, 2024
Detailed Description
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Assists mechanics and performs repair maintenance work on school system vehicles and equipment; May conduct vehicle safety and preventive maintenance inspections; Carries materials, parts, tools, and supplies for journeyman; Assists in the assembly of cooling, fuel, ignition and exhaust systems; Assists and inspects, adjusts, repairs and reconditions brakes, differentials, transmissions, front and rear axle assemblies; Assists in performing diagnostics and turns electronic controlled gasoline and diesel engines using diagnostic equipment; Responds to service and accident calls on disabled and damaged school system vehicles and equipment; makes minor adjustments and repairs, may tow or have the vehicle towed to a school maintenance facility or vendor; May perform a variety of welding jobs; Maintains a clean, organized and productive work area; Assists in maintaining inventory and work order procedures using a computerized system; Performs the duties of an Automotive Service Attendant in their absence; and Performs related work as required
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Some familiarity and knowledge of the repair, preventive maintenance practices and tools of the skilled automotive trade; Possesses some tools necessary to perform within the skilled automotive trade; Some familiarity of the principles, repair and operation of gasoline and diesel engines; Some familiarity of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Ability to make mathematical computations and tabulations; Ability to work out-of-doors, coping with varying climate conditions; Possess mechanical aptitude; and Good physical condition with the ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate, preferably with some experience as a helper to a skilled journeyman mechanic, supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle License with a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle. Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "B" with endorsements "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus) required or the ability to obtain within the probationary period for new employees or within 6 months of obtaining the position for current PGCPS employees; CDL Class "A" with "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus and Air Brake) preferred. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications are strongly encouraged.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in Automotive Service Attendants training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Additional Details
Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.
As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.
How To Apply
To submit an application online select apply.
Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191.
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Location Suitland, MD, US
Organization Name Central Garage Services
Department Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs semiskilled work to assist journeyman Automotive Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of a variety of school vehicles and equipment. Employees in this class perform skilled tasks to assist in mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, buses and equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of mechanics/foreman. A Trades Helper is expected to perform tasks of progressively increasing difficulty within the Automotive Trade to progress to the level of journeyman mechanic.
Brief Description
This is a Local 2250 ACE/AFSCME Position - Pay Table 200 - Grade 11
Hourly Range: $18.52 - $36.51
CLOSING DATE: May 6, 2024
Detailed Description
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate, preferably with some experience as a helper to a skilled journeyman mechanic, supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle License with a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle. Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "B" with endorsements "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus) required or the ability to obtain within the probationary period for new employees or within 6 months of obtaining the position for current PGCPS employees; CDL Class "A" with "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus and Air Brake) preferred. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications are strongly encouraged.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in Automotive Service Attendants training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Additional Details
Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.
As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.
How To Apply
To submit an application online select apply.
Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191.
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Shift Work Preferences
Certified Teacher?
Certification Subject Areas
Amount of Travel
Skills
Skill Minimum Level Maximum Level Desirability
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