To provide mechanical and technical diagnostic work in the repair and maintenance of LCPS vehicles and equipment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Diagnoses problems and performs preventative maintenance and major repairs to cars, trucks and buses.
• Repairs problems relating to fuel injection, gas and diesel engines, computerized engine controls, manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, suspension, steering, brakes (hydraulic and air), truck hydraulics, and attachments.
• Diagnosis and makes repairs to equipment.
• Performs Virginia State Inspections.
• Replaces worn and broken parts.
• Replaces fluids.
• Enters maintenance data information into computerized system.
• Performs maintenance and repairs to shop equipment.
• Performs general shop maintenance.
• Cleans shop.
• Assists in identification and ordering of needed parts.
• Picks up and delivers vehicles for outside repair.
• Responds to after-hours calls.
• Repairs small engines (lawnmowers, weed eaters, chain saws, gas generators, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• ASE or Factory Diesel Mechanic certification. 

• Hold or be immediately eligible for a Virginia State Inspectors license. 

• Good DMV driving record. 

• Hold or be willing to get a CDL license with school bus endorsement. 

• Have demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel.