Equipment Mechanic - Akron Public Schools

Overview

Responsible for skilled repair and preventive maintenance of a wide variety of automotive and construction equipment, including but not limited to installing parts, changing tires, cutting and welding, painting equipment, and performing body repair. Ensure safety of students. Diagnose and perform skilled repair and preventive maintenance on automotive equipment. Perform shielded arc welding and oxyacetylene welding and cutting. Repair, overhaul, and maintain engines, transmissions, drive trains, brake systems, steering systems, and other major components.

Take inventories of stock, receive freight, and perform related duties as assigned by the Garage Foreman. Lead helper on large repairs. Attend meetings and seminars as required.

• Evaluate complaints received on equipment and supplies and take appropriate action.
• Complete paperwork as required by supervisor.
• Promote good safety practices and procedures; maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation; interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Work cooperatively with others and exercise independent judgment in carrying out assignments.
• Supervise automotive mechanic helpers on large repairs.
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Diagnose and perform skilled repair and preventive maintenance on automotive equipment.
• Perform service calls for equipment broken in the field.
• Fabricate parts as necessary and tune engines.
• Take inventories of stock and keep accurate records; receive freight and check shipments against purchase orders.
• Answer calls from various departments on deliveries.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Garage Foreman.
• Lead helper on large repairs; attend meetings and seminars as required.

• Graduation from an accredited High School or G.E.D.
• A minimum of three (3) years' paid experience at the skilled level in automotive repair work.
• Must obtain State of Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake, school bus/passenger within first 6 months of employment.

• Ability to work effectively with others; communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; listen effectively and actively; problem solve; work independently.
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, warnings, and labels.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, hydraulics, mechanical equipment, computers, lubricants, and welding.
• Knowledge of arc, MIG, and oxyacetylene welding and cutting safety, methods, tools, and practices.
• Knowledge of towing and recovery operations with wrecker and special equipment.
• Knowledge of automotive and construction equipment preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive repair trade.
• Knowledge of distributions of automotive construction equipment repair.
• Ability to diagnose and repair defects in automotive and construction equipment.

• This is a classified position.
• The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score is required to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS:
  Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.
• Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.
• The competitive examination may be suspended if insufficient qualified candidates; candidates will be ranked with 70% qualifying, 20% education, and 10% experience.
• Veterans: U.S. Armed Forces veterans may receive a 5-point bonus added to their passing grade upon submission of proof of discharge (DD-214).
• Driver's License:
  An applicant with a valid out-of-state license will be accepted conditionally; if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment. Candidates with six or more points may be disqualified.
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• Applicants are required to meet minimum qualifications with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation.