About The Role

Performs a variety of basic automotive tasks that are semi-skilled and labor intensive in the areas of tire service, auto body service, and general shop and lot service. Performs minor repairs and adjustments to buses, trucks, automobiles, and equipment. Operates trucks, automobiles, and equipment. Assists other transportation maintenance employees in a variety of shop or bus lot locations. Performs other duties as assigned of similar scope and complexity.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Check and fill various automotive fluids and fuels, replace filters, grease automotive chassis and mechanical equipment.
Mount, balance, and repair tires. Deliver tires and parts as needed. Maintain tire inventory for stock.
Install batteries, spark plugs, light bulbs, fuses, seat covers and other basic items.
Assist auto body mechanic in a variety of semi-skilled tasks from sanding, prep, vehicle detailing, masking, panel repair/removal and replacement.
Clean vehicles and equipment. Clean and care for tools and related equipment.
Assist with replacement or repair of damaged body parts.
Assist and respond to calls for road service and breakdowns.
Drive trucks, automobiles, and equipment.
Assist other transportation maintenance employees in the repair and reconditioning of all types of automotive and mechanical equipment.
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Keep accurate records of work performed, materials used, and fuels dispensed.
Participate in snow removal duty during inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or GED required. A minimum of six months of experience servicing automobiles or related equipment.
Note: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 Certifications

Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of automotive parts, components, and systems.
Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Ability to make basic repairs to automotive equipment as specified in manuals and repair guides.
Ability to keep records of maintenance, 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 classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.

Automotive service workers’ primary role may vary based on systems need to maintain efficient and effective services. Management maintains the right to assign employees as needed with little or no notice to meet the needs of the school system.

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.

SALARY: Grade 05 on the AFSCME pay scale. Hourly rates range from $19.17 - $28.90.

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll .

OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497 .

FLSA: Non-Exempt

RETIREMENT: This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

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). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
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.
Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

Pre-Employment Requirements

All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.