The Akron Board of Education announces a vacancy for an Equipment Mechanic Helper in the Transportation Department:

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC HELPER JobID: 4142

The Akron Board of Education announces a vacancy for an Equipment Mechanic Helper in the Transportation Department, Job Code 260, TS 522 (260 Days), Starting Salary: tbd. Collective Bargaining Unit -- MOT. This is a School Employees Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically throughhttp://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.**

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license/certification, in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Justin Miller, Coordinator, Transportation Services, 330-761-1390 or the Department of Human Capital, 330-761-2946. Complete job description attached.

Description: This is a skilled and semi-skilled repair work on automotive and construction equipment used in Akron Public Schools. An employee in this class is responsible for skilled and semi-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.

Essential Functions:

Reports to the Foreman in the department which he/she is assigned

Ensure safety of students

Assist in evaluating complaints received on equipment and supplies and take appropriate action

Complete paperwork as required by supervisor

Promote good safety practices and procedures

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Work cooperatively with others

Exercise considerable independent judgment in carrying out assignments

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Assists Painter in mix, blend, and spray automotive paints as needed

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Assist in diagnosing and perform skilled and semi-skilled repair and preventive maintenance on automotive equipment

Assist in performing shielded arc welding and oxyacetylene welding and cutting

Assist to repair, overhaul, and maintain gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, drive trains, brake systems, steering systems, and other major components of a wide variety of automotive and construction equipment

Assist in installing clutch plates

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