LT03702
MECHANIC
Level 5
Reports to (Hierarchical)
Workshop Supervisor
Reports to (Functional)
Workshop supervisor
Job Family
Logistics and Supply
Main Purpose
Performing autonomously, complex / advanced servicing, maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and other engines according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure vehicles are in perfect running conditions.
Accountabilities
- Performing autonomously and ensuring, all necessary complex / advanced maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and mechanical equipment to ensure they are in perfect condition for their use. This includes the following tasks :
- Performing maintenance according to the instructions in the logbook, ensuring all type of services to all vehicles are done on time (i.e. mini A, medium B and full C, and special services referred in logbook when possible).
- Testing all vehicles after each service is concluded and before it is handed back to its driver
- Keeping record of vehicle’s driver remarks, and carrying out repairs if needed (vehicles and other mechanical equipment) and filling in service, repair or vehicle log book. Reporting to the line manager any problem related to MSF vehicles
- In the case of a breakdown, making a diagnosis, informing the line manager and after approval carrying out any complex / advanced repairs needed.
- Following up the validity of all documents (annual inspections, insurance or any other required documents)
- Assisting in the briefing or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance
- Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, avoiding any shortage
- Responsible for the equipment and tools, including extinguishers, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
- Keeping working area clean and tidy.
- Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to maintenance are always completed and preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.
Education
Essential diploma in mechanics or related studies.
Experience
Demonstrable mechanical experience. (Minimum 2 years experience).
Language Level Description
B1 Independent User
Threshold or intermediate
- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Technical Skills
Management of Offices and Workplace Safety
UNDER SUPERVISION
Basic knowledge of safety hazard and related soultions
Basic technical knowledge of the maintenance principles/tools for all the tehcnical services related to the buildings
Transport/Mechanic
AUTONOMOUS
Ability to understand and evaluate the overall conditions to rent (light) vehicles
Sound knowledge, use and implementation of MSF standard tools and procedures (service «C »)
Sound Knowledge of mechanical spareparts, (produce regularly order sparepart)
Sound Knowledge of fuel storage and refueling principles/rules (install a fuel station)
Vehicle Feet Management
UNDER SUPERVISION
Be able to recognize the needs regarding vehicle equipment according to Msf standards and deployment conditions
Familiar with MSF basic standard tools and procedures (Carnet de Bord, fiche de travail, dayly and weekly check, service « A » and « B »)
Basic knowledge of mechanical spareparts
Be able to properly manage a of fuel storage and to respect refueling principles/rules.
Sound knowledge of driving rules
Electricity
UNDER SUPERVISION
Able to recognise the 3 priorities (safety, protection, continuity of service).
Able to follow a logic procedure in order to detect simple electricity problems
Able to apply the basic laws of electricity (volt, ampere, watt, AC/DC).
Able to produce basic facilities based on MSF standard kits (lighting kit, small generator, charger/inverter)
Transversal Competencies
Commitment to MSF’s Principles
Demonstrates knowledge of and accepts MSF’s principles
- Respects the choices made by the organisation.
- Has basic knowledge of MSF’s mission and main activities.
- Respects and accepts the medical ethics and principles of MSF.
- Knows the difference between MSF’s activities and those of other NGOs and actors.
Behavioural Flexibility
Accepts changes
- Accepts changes without knowing the full reasons for them.
- Accepts new ideas in a positive way.
- Positively accepts changes in his/her environment.
- Accepts arguments opposed to his/her own.
- Is willing to listen and to take on new tasks in his/her job.
Stress Management
Manages own stress
- Expresses awareness of his/her own stress level.
- Is able to identify causes of his/her own stress and/or asks for help in detecting them.
- Is able to express to others his/her personal stressors at an appropriate time without overwhelming them.
Results and Quality Orientation
Performs his/her work
- Knows objectives of the job.
- Defines tasks to achieve objectives and establishes a working plan.
- Reviews and checks his/her work to detect mistakes and to correct them immediately.
- Values high-quality work.
Service Orientation
Knows and understands clients’ needs and interests
- Identifies and has a clear understanding of who the client to be served is.
- Identifies clients’ needs and concerns, and provides them with useful information and quick solutions.
- Listens to clients and asks them questions to determine their needs and motivations.
- Gets to know how the rest of the team works.
Teamwork and Cooperation
Acknowledges the importance of teamwork and cooperation
- Is responsible for his/her work because he/she knows the repercussions it has on the team or on others.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with colleagues, is accessible and listens to others.
- Cooperates with the team and supports decisions made.
- Demonstrates a predisposition to work with others and gives help when asked.
- Acknowledges there are common goals as well as individual objectives deriving from the personal plan of action.