Mechanic

Company: Catalina Island Company
Location: Avalon
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

WHY CATALINA ISLAND? We are a welcoming community that believes in fostering a positive atmosphere where every team member plays a role in crafting unforgettable moments for our guests. Join a team that's as vibrant and inspiring as the island itself! The Role: The Vehicle Mechanic reports directly to the Vehicle Maintenance Manager. The Mechanic will perform repairs and maintenance for cars, trucks, heavy equipment, and small engines. The person responsible will also assist in duties required to perform day-to-day tasks and duties assigned to them by the Vehicle Maintenance Manager. Job Responsibilities: Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of various positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Identify problems with vehicles using diagnostic tools and experience. Plan and execute repair procedures, following technical manuals and specifications. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts, including brakes, suspension, engine components, and electrical systems. Perform routine maintenance tasks like oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks. Test vehicles to ensure repairs are effective and systems are functioning correctly. Cleaning vehicle interiors and exteriors in compliance with all company standards and client requests. Moving and parking vehicles, delivering vehicles to correct locations, or picking owners or drivers up if needed. Managing inventory of vehicle cleaning and restoration supplies. Responding to client inquiries and fulfilling their requests. Follows safe working practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required. Performs other duties, as assigned. Vehicle Mechanic I: Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, often with a focus on simple repairs and preventative maintenance and with a degree of responsibility compared to an apprentice auto mechanic. Works with frequent supervision and guidance from more senior Mechanics. Vehicle Mechanic II: Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, often with a focus on standard repairs and with a degree of responsibility compared to a general auto mechanic. Ability to work unsupervised and accomplish most work with minimal to no supervision. Vehicle Mechanic III: Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, often with a focus on complex repairs and a higher degree of responsibility compared to a general auto mechanic. They require advanced technical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and may also oversee or train other mechanics. PAY TRANSPARENCY The pay scale for this position ranges between $30.00-$35.00 per hour depending on the work location. The total compensation package is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and education or training. Required Qualifications: Education and Experience: Must be minimum of 18 years of age High School Diploma or GED. Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of automotive functionality Knowledge of: Principles and practices of record-keeping. Principles and practices for providing a prominent level of customer service. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications. Ability to: Ability to multi-task in a changing environment Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays as needed Maintain records and files on work performed. Licenses and Certifications: At time of appointment, California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment. Physical Demands Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate a variety of tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to distinguish colors in wiring; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Extensive walking and standing. Finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and to operate tools and equipment. Incumbents in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and inspect work sites. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment. Environmental Elements Incumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise levels. May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions. Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures. DETAILS Position Type: Seasonal Season Dates: training start date of April -October SCHEDULE This position requires a flexible schedule with shifts that consist of a rotating schedule of weekday and weekends shifts, including day, night, and holiday work hours. LIFE ON CATALINA ISLAND. Employee Housing (dormitory-style) provided at a low cost. A fast paced, exciting work environment with upward mobility and growth opportunities. Meet and engage with people from all over the country and world! BENEFITS/PERKS. Retail, Lodging, and Travel Discounts. A summer of adventure! BEING YOU AT CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY: We are inclusive of, celebrate our differences, and welcome a broad range of perspectives and ideas without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome applications with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our candidates. Please discuss with our Talent Acquisition team during our selection process. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $30 - $35 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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