Job Description
Find Your Future in Paradise!
Catalina Island Company welcomes all guests and visitors to our very special island. Beyond being warm and courteous, our exceptional team members are knowledgeable and helpful - anticipating and personalizing their service on an individualized basis.
We seek individuals like YOU to create the finest personal service and extraordinary experiences for our guests.
WHY CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY?
The Catalina Island Company offers more than just a workplace – it is a destination for service, adventure and inspiration!
In 1919, chewing gum entrepreneur William Wrigley Jr. bought nearly every share of the Santa Catalina Island Company until he owned a controlling interest. He then invested millions in his vision to create a "playground for all" on Catalina Island, building infrastructure, a reservoir, Hotel Atwater, Bird Park, and other attractions. In 1921, he made Avalon the Spring Training home of his beloved Chicago Cub’s, building the Catalina Country Club to house the team’s lockers and provide a gathering place for players. The team continued to train on the island until 1951. In 1929, Wrigley built the iconic Catalina Casino, which boasts the world’s largest circular ballroom and the first theatre designed and built to show talking motion pictures. During World War II, the island served as a military training facility and was closed to tourists. The island was a popular spot with Hollywood's elite during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. It also became a popular location for production companies to shoot movies. More than 500 films, documentaries, commercials, and TV shows have been shot in and around Catalina over the years, especially in Two Harbors on the island's west end. To this day, descendants of William Wrigley Jr. still own the Catalina Island Company and carry on his vision to create a world-class island resort.
We are a welcoming community that believes in fostering a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where every team member plays a part in creating unforgettable memories for our guests. Join a team that is as vibrant, dynamic, and unique 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
DETAILS
Position Type: Full Time
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
- Current California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment. Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
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.
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 is 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.
SCHEDULE
This position requires a flexible schedule, with rotating weekday and weekend shifts, including day, night, and holiday hours.
LIFE ON CATALINA ISLAND
A fast paced, exciting work environment with upward mobility and growth opportunities.
Meet and engage with people from all over the country and world!
COMPANY PERKS
Employee discounts and perks – restaurant, hotels and activities.
Beautiful island views and 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 from people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed for our candidates. Please discuss this with our Talent Acquisition team during our selection process.