Automotive Service Worker - (Providence Road Bus Lot)

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WORKER - OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION

REPORTS TO : Shop Supervisor, Office of Transportation

DEFINITION : Performs a variety of automotive service duties. Dispenses fuel, lubricates equipment, and assists mechanics. Performs minor repairs and adjustments to buses, trucks, automobiles, and equipment. Operates buses, trucks, automobiles, and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Dispenses gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and antifreeze. Checks cooling systems, batteries, and engine oil levels. Lubricates automotive and mechanical equipment.

Repairs and mounts tires and tubes. Installs batteries, spark plugs, light bulbs, fuses, and other basic items. Cleans and waxes equipment.

Responds to calls for road service. Transports buses to and from breakdown locations. Test drives trucks, buses, automobiles, and equipment to diagnose malfunctions. Drives trucks, automobiles, and buses among the transportation shop locations.

Assists mechanics and others in the repair and reconditioning of all types of automotive and mechanical equipment. Maintains the working area in a clean and orderly condition. Cleans and cares for tools and equipment.

Keeps accurate records of work performed and materials and fuels dispensed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training and Experience
Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent, plus six months of experience servicing automobiles and related equipment.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the class may be considered.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a non-commercial, class C (non-provisional) Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required at time of employment.

Possession of a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required within six months of hire. (The class B license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of automotive parts, components, and systems. Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in automotive repair, maintenance, and service.

Skill in the service of automobiles and other motor vehicles, related equipment, components, and systems.

Ability to make basic adjustments to automotive equipment as specified in maintenance manuals. Ability to keep records of fuel and lubricant disbursements. Ability to complete assignments by established deadlines. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment. Work requires exposure to the outdoor environment. Work requires strict adherence to instructions. Work is generally non-hazardous but failure to exercise reasonable care could result in injury.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Persons appointed to this class are required to obtain a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent within six months of hire. (The class B license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.) Employees who do not obtain the required license will be terminated.

Persons appointed to this class must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.

Persons appointed to this class are designated as essential personnel and as such are required to work during emergency events, subject to call to duty, and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

FLSA STATUS : Non-exempt

Eligible for membership in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

GRADE : Grade 05 on the AFSCME Pay Scale, $15.00 - $20.50 per hour

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $81.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information
Brad Kouyoumjian, PHR
HR Analyst
Business Services Staffing
6901 Charles Street, Building E
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7872
Fax: 410-887-7876
Email: bkouyoumjian@bcps.org