Position:
Shop Coordinator - Vehicle Maintenance
Type:
Public
Location:
Urban
Job ID:
136127
County:
East Maricopa
Posted:
October 27, 2026
Contact Information:
Mesa Public Schools
549 North Stapley Drive
Mesa, Arizona 85201
District Website
Contact:
Recruitment
Phone: 480-472-7210
Fax:
District Email
Job Description:
Employment Type:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$26.48
Class/Calendar:
B26, 12 months
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To coordinate district vehicle repairs with vendors and district users; to perform vehicle emission testing; and to ensure the availability of district vehicles in safe operating condition.
All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Coordinate the scheduling of vehicle repairs with district mechanics, outside vendors and district users to ensure the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition
- Prepare work orders to initiate repairs and/or maintenance on district vehicles
- Schedule and perform vehicle emission testing on district vehicles to ensure compliance of state and federal regulations
- Monitor fuel inventory to ensure adequate supply and availability
- Maintain vehicle documentation and records (i.e. fuel usage, emission testing, repair history, etc.) to provide written support and/or to convey information
- Research discrepancies between the vehicle management software and the work order system to provide accurate information
- Respond to inquiries regarding status of district vehicles being serviced
- Resolves concerns or complaints on service or repair vehicles
- Enforce and adhere to district policies and procedures
- Ensure shop is maintained and free from hazards and safe work procedures are followed
- Perform quality control checks and inspections on repaired and serviced vehicles prior to release to users
- Supervise and direct work of shop personnel
- Provide information to the transportation department to assist in the completion of reports
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
- Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona class B CDL driver's license
- Arizona Fleet Manager Emission Certification
- Five years' mechanical experience with knowledge of gasoline and diesel-powered engines
- Minimum three years' supervisory experience required with proven ability to work with and to lead others; above average leadership; problem solving and decision-making skills
- Valid Arizona Driver's License with clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School education or equivalent preferred
Skills & Competencies:
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Ability to work independently and in stressful situations
- Proficient in diagnostic testing equipment of automotive and maintenance shops; ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems of district vehicles
- Ability to read, to understand and to work from computer generated work orders and maintenance reports
- Ability to organize, to prioritize, to direct and to monitor and effective and efficient fleet repair program
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
- Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
- Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties
Physical Demands: You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:
- Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
- Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
- Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
- Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
- Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
- Maintaining focus for extended periods
- Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Lifting & Force: The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:
- Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
- Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
- Occasionally: up to 50 pounds of force
Working Environment: You may encounter some of the following conditions:
- Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
- Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
- Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
- Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
- Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
- Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)
Other: