Phillip Notick
Norco,CA
Summary
Fleet maintenance professional with 27 years of public service. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in vehicle diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repair operations. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Adept at managing schedules, ensuring compliance, and optimizing fleet performance.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
O&M Mechanic
Metropolitan Water District
Riverside, CA
08.2007 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed repairs across vehicles and equipment, including motors, valves, and mechanical components to support water delivery operations.
- Inspected equipment condition to maintain operational readiness, identified failures, and corrected issues using hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.
- Performed required smog and smoke tests to meet state regulatory requirements, maintained complete documentation and audit-ready records for mandated compliance review.
- Coordinated work orders, prioritized corrective repairs, and maintained accurate maintenance records for future reference.
- Delivered consistent day-to-day fleet operations across four locations through interim Team Manager IV assignments, managing scheduling coordination and fleet staff operational oversight. Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws with regard to codes and regulations.
- Perform shop lead role. Directed shop staff based on daily workload needs. Advise and train subordinates on more difficult assignments. Tracked task completion and sent daily updates to the team manager. Partnered with department heads to align equipment availability with current condition.
- Procure parts and services as needed for shop and facility operations. This includes the ordering and maintaining of fuel inventories required for Fleet and emergency equipment. Reconcile fuel deliveries for accounting purposes and billing. Follow and work within procurement guidelines and budget. Partner with administrative staff to ensure the appropriate procurement process is followed.
Fleet Mechanic
City of Cypress
Cypress, CA
01.1999 - 08.2007
- Inspected city vehicles and equipment for safety, reliability, and compliance with maintenance standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues using shop tools and testing equipment.
- Repaired brakes, suspension, engines, and driveline components on gasoline and diesel units.
- Performed preventive maintenance, including fluid changes, inspections, and scheduled service tasks.
- Oversees fleet parts purchasing and inventory control. Assists with annual parts budgeting and cost analysis.
- Managed coordination with City Police Department to support maintenance and repairs of emergency vehicles.
- Supervised and mentored lower level staff, assigning complex tasks and overseeing daily operations.
- Documented repair work, parts usage, and service recommendations in maintenance records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Katella High School
Anaheim, CANo Degree - Automotive Technology
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CAAcademy Graduate - Management
MWD Management Academy
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Maintenance scheduling
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Inventory control management
- Scheduling and coordination
- Monitoring performance metrics
- Team management
- Team collaboration
- Staff training and development
Certification
Section 609 Air conditioning repair
LA city Welding certification
State licensed smog inspector
Commercial drivers license
25 certificates of AC Delco automotive training
Timeline
O&M Mechanic
Metropolitan Water District
08.2007 - Current
Fleet Mechanic
City of Cypress
01.1999 - 08.2007
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Santa Ana College
High School Diploma -
Katella High School
Academy Graduate - Management
MWD Management Academy