Mechanic

Additional Position Information

14015 62nd Avenue NW | Gig Harbor, WA 98332 | 253.530.1000

MECHANIC - TRANSPORTATION

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Performs preventive maintenance and operational safety inspections on school bus fleet and related vehicular equipment; regularly fuels and services school buses. Please see job description.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Two years of general experience in service stations type automotive maintenance plus one year related experience on buses, trucks, or other heavy duty and special vehicular equipment preferred.

• Alternative combinations of technical training and work experience will be evaluated for comparability.

• Valid Washington State Driver's License with an Intermediate or Combination endorsement (commercial driver's license preferred).

• Possesses a set of basic automotive mechanic hand tools and storage cabinet.

LICENSES/ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License

• First Aid/CPR Certificate (District will provide opportunities)

REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING WORK:

• Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.478.6881) in Bremerton offers digital live-scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $83.00.

To be considered for employment, you must first complete the Peninsula School District online application and submit supporting documents as required. Applications are reviewed after the closing deadline. Candidates will be contacted by the building Administration to complete the interview process.

The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX and Compliance Officer, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, John Yellowlees, at (253) 530-1080, email yellowleesj@psd401.net . Mailing address: 14015 62nd Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.

Conditions of Employment

• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
• Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• Do you certify the answers given herin are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?

Additional Application Steps

APPLICATION STEPS:

You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered for employment. The following attachments can be submitted with your application in electronic format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED):

ATTACHMENTS:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED (required): A copy of your High School Diploma or Transcript, or a copy of your GED/Equivalent.
• COVER LETTER (required): A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional supplemental information in regard to your skills and experience. A cover letter shouldn't simply repeat what is on your resume rather, it should include specific information on why you would be a strong match for the position in the Peninsula School District. Cover letters may be addressed to Human Resources, the Principal, or Hiring Team.
• RESUME: A current resume is a written compilation highlighting your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
• LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function. Typically, letters of reference are customarily written by a former employer(s), supervisor(s), or co-worker(s) that can attest to the individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities. You may submit up to 3 current (dated within the last 2 years) letters of reference.
• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required):The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.

PLEASE READ: When you click the Applicant Disclosure Statement link, the form will open in your web browser. DO NOT fill out the form from this view. Instead, save a blank copy of the form to a location on your computer that is easily accessible [such as on your "Desktop"]. Open the saved blank copy with the Adobe Reader (R) program. Mac users: the default program on your Mac computer is called Preview and is NOT COMPATIBLE with Adobe Fillable Forms. Complete the Applicant Disclosure Statement and save the changes to your form and attach the saved form to your online application.

You may submit additional materials if you wish.

Benefits

Benefits include paid sick leave and Washington State Retirement plan. This position is projected to meet the minimum hours worked of six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year to qualify for SEBB benefits.

There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the SEBB website.

Attachments

Applicant Disclosure Statement*

TRNS

• Letter of Interest*

TRNS

• Resume

Driving Abstract/Record

Transportation

• Lttr of Ref

Transportation

• Ref Contact Info

HS Diploma/GED

References

Confidential Reference Request: 0 of 3 external references required.