Mechanic Helper

Mechanic Helper Springfield City Schools Transportation - Springfield, Ohio This job is also posted in

Ohio Education Job Board:

Ohio's resource for jobs in education Job Details

Job ID:

5805131

Application Deadline:

Jul 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Today Job Description

Who We Are:

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Mechanic Helper in the Transportation Department for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats! As a Mechanic Helper you are required to: High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of successful experience in motor vehicle repair or equivalent training Must have a working knowledge of diesel and gas engines. Must have knowledge of computer programs for parts, work orders and inventory. Must not have an accumulation of four (4) points on driving record with Bureau of Motor Vehicles within the last two (2) years and no DUI's. Must pass a physical examination. • Must be insurable and have the ability to be bonded. Must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver's License with a class B and class P endorsement, or willing to acquire within 180 days of being appointed. Must possess tools necessary to perform job duties. As a Mechanic Helper you will: Uses hand and power tools to perform repairs on school board owned vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to buses, trucks, tractors, and mowing equipment; reconditions buses as designated by the supervisor. Performs regular inspection of vehicles; Prepares, maintains, and follows a periodic service schedule for all buses Prepares and follows a schedule of preventative maintenance to locate and correct problems. Orders parts and supplies and maintains the necessary inventory of parts, materials, and supplies. Maintains school board owned mowing equipment and small motors Maintains custodial equipment floor scrubbers, vacuums, appliances, etc. Responds to all bus calls as instructed by the supervisor Cleans and maintains Transportation facilities Prepares school buses for annual state inspection. Lifts and moves equipment, parts, materials, or supplies Acquires information and prepares daily and monthly reports for all storage tanks (e.g., gasoline, diesel, and used oil). Performs other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

As a contracted employee, this position works 8 hours per day, 260 days per year. Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm or as assigned Starting salary is $18.57 per hour Salary and other details available online at: https://www.scsdoh.org/cms/lib/OH02215834/Centricity/Domain/2212/SEUSS%20Final%20Contract%202021-2023%2006232021%20Original%20Docusign.pdf All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits! $1,500 bonus paid in November

Position Type:

Full-time