BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Fleet Maintenance Technician
TITLE CODE: J4301 GRADE: 10/AFSCME
DEFINITION: Inspect and repair vehicles and related equipment to meet Federal and State safety standards. Diagnoses malfunctions and performs technical repairs of a complex nature on school buses, automobiles, light, medium and heavy-duty trucks. Operate trucks, buses, automobiles, and other equipment. Performs other duties as required.
Examples Of Duties
Performs Federal and State inspection of vehicles and make necessary repairs for compliance.
Analyzes the reported malfunctions of components or systems in all types of automotive and mechanical equipment to determine the type of failure and the necessary repair procedure.
Diagnoses and tests various computerized components. Repairs and rebuilds major components such as brakes, electronic ignition, fuel systems, steering and suspension, electrical and computerized climate control systems.
Remove, disassembles, and repairs major components such as engines (gas and diesel), transmissions, differentials, auxiliary drives, and similar 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 and repair facilities.
Maintains required logs and reports necessary for the preventive maintenance records in accordance with policy.
Performs routine maintenance, vehicle upfitting, and assists with new vehicle acquisition and disposal.
Assigns and reviews scheduled preventive maintenance work of lower-level transportation maintenance employees. Assists in training lower-level transportation maintenance employees.
Participates in snow duty during inclement weather.
Assignments
Fleet Maintenance Technicians' 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. The following are examples of assignments within the Fleet Maintenance Technician classification:
Education, Training, and Experience
Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent. Five years of progressively responsible experience in advanced automotive and/or truck diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work.
The successful completion of formal automotive training courses is preferred.
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 Certificates
Possession of a non-commercial, class C 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 related equipment, components, and systems.
Ability to use computers and industry standard diagnostic equipment to diagnose vehicle problems. Ability to follow lubrication charts. Ability to make component adjustments as specified in maintenance manuals and to keep simple 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.
Knowledge of Federal and State minimum safety standards to inspect and repair vehicles by.
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 some 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 classification are designated as Essential Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency.
FLSA: Non-exempt
Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement 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.
GRADE: Grade 10 on the AFSCME Pay Scale, $27.81- $41.96 per hour
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
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, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
TiErra Johnson, SHRM-CP
HR Analyst- Staffing
Baltimore County Public Schools
Office of Staffing
6901 N Charles Street, Bldg E
Towson, MD 21204
Ph:443.809.7872
JOB TITLE: Fleet Maintenance Technician
TITLE CODE: J4301 GRADE: 10/AFSCME
DEFINITION: Inspect and repair vehicles and related equipment to meet Federal and State safety standards. Diagnoses malfunctions and performs technical repairs of a complex nature on school buses, automobiles, light, medium and heavy-duty trucks. Operate trucks, buses, automobiles, and other equipment. Performs other duties as required.
Examples Of Duties
Performs Federal and State inspection of vehicles and make necessary repairs for compliance.
Analyzes the reported malfunctions of components or systems in all types of automotive and mechanical equipment to determine the type of failure and the necessary repair procedure.
Diagnoses and tests various computerized components. Repairs and rebuilds major components such as brakes, electronic ignition, fuel systems, steering and suspension, electrical and computerized climate control systems.
Remove, disassembles, and repairs major components such as engines (gas and diesel), transmissions, differentials, auxiliary drives, and similar 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 and repair facilities.
Maintains required logs and reports necessary for the preventive maintenance records in accordance with policy.
Performs routine maintenance, vehicle upfitting, and assists with new vehicle acquisition and disposal.
Assigns and reviews scheduled preventive maintenance work of lower-level transportation maintenance employees. Assists in training lower-level transportation maintenance employees.
Participates in snow duty during inclement weather.
Assignments
Fleet Maintenance Technicians' 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. The following are examples of assignments within the Fleet Maintenance Technician classification:
- Bus Lot Assigned Fleet Technician- Primarily responsible for day-to-day maintenance and repair of school buses at the lot. Handles facility needs at their location which may consist of ordering fuel, parts, supplies, and contracting various departments as needed for building maintenance.
- Shop Assigned Fleet Technician- Primarily responsible for completing Type A inspection and repair on school buses or preventative maintenance inspection and repair on White Fleet.
- Mobile Diagnostic Fleet Technician- Primarily responsible for performing mobile diagnostic in the field at various locations. Reflash, calibrate, and program computers, modules, and automotive parts.
- Mobile Support Fleet Technician- Primarily responsible for providing coverage at various locations in the absence of a Bus Lot Assigned Fleet Technician or Automotive Mechanic.
Education, Training, and Experience
Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent. Five years of progressively responsible experience in advanced automotive and/or truck diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work.
The successful completion of formal automotive training courses is preferred.
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 Certificates
Possession of a non-commercial, class C 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 related equipment, components, and systems.
Ability to use computers and industry standard diagnostic equipment to diagnose vehicle problems. Ability to follow lubrication charts. Ability to make component adjustments as specified in maintenance manuals and to keep simple 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.
Knowledge of Federal and State minimum safety standards to inspect and repair vehicles by.
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 some 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 classification are designated as Essential Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency.
FLSA: Non-exempt
Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement 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.
GRADE: Grade 10 on the AFSCME Pay Scale, $27.81- $41.96 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.
- 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 $109.00. 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.
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, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
TiErra Johnson, SHRM-CP
HR Analyst- Staffing
Baltimore County Public Schools
Office of Staffing
6901 N Charles Street, Bldg E
Towson, MD 21204
Ph:443.809.7872