Demonstrates to patrons, as requested, or directed, repairs to automotive equipment that can be accomplished by cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing parts or components and systems, such as fouled spark plugs, leaky wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, and worn brake shoes.
Determines when various parts should be cleaned and/or replaced; exercises a knowledge of such processes; and provides basic instruction in the techniques of engine tune-up.
Conducts training in oil changes, belt replacement, spark plug replacement, brake pad replacement and other minor mechanical services.
May arrange for more formal automotive instructional classes by certified mechanics.
When workload or situation demands, actually locates worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual check or use of a small variety of test equipment, for example, timing lights, feeler gauges, and circuit testers.
Completes needed repair and makes settings and adjustments, such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle, and turning and adjusting brakes.
Uses a variety of common hand tools, such as wrenches, pliers, brakes tools, ignition tools, screwdrivers, etc.
May maintain a current library of maintenance manuals and catalogs. Maintains inventory of commonly used tool, verifies they are in good working order when signed out to patrons and upon being returned by the customer.
Assures that work performed by patrons or self conforms to specifications in appropriate repair manuals.
Assures that patrons observe fire, safety, and good housekeeping practices.
Keeps shop in orderly condition. Cleans shop area, as required, or requests patrons to tidy up their own work areas. Issues parts and tools and accounts for same.
Performs safety inspections on tools and equipment on a regular basis.
Responsible for oversight of the HAZMAT, HAZCOM and ECAMP programs for the activity.
Develops and maintains hazardous waste program to include hazardous waste accumulation point, related training and records maintenance as required by federal and state laws.
Collects, deposits, and verifies all funds received from operation of activity ensuring proper cash handling procedures are followed.
May assist supervisor in developing and verifying quarterly/annual budgets for appropriated and non-appropriated funds including drafting justification statements and approved expenditures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.