Mechanic's Helper

Position Title: Mechanic's Helper

Location: Transportation Department / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

About Mason Public Schools :
Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.


Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Valid CDL Type B.P.S. or able to obtain within 30 days - Paid training provided
• DOT Physical Exam
• Good driving record
• Knowledge of vehicle repair
• Knowledge of light building maintenance

Desired Qualifications:

• State certified in one or more areas of vehicle repair
• Advanced technical training in vehicle repair
• Experience in preventive maintenance

Major Duties and Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Assist the mechanic with repairs and maintenance of school vehicles
• Repair bus seats
• Maintaining a clean well-organized garage
• Use school vehicle to pick up repair parts from vendors
• Assist with snow removal
• Drive a bus route or trip as needed
• Clean Transportation facility and provide light maintenance
• Assist bus drivers in minor repairs or adjustments to bus
• Overtime required as needed

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
• The position requires lifting and movement of supplies during the course of the day.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors.

Work Year: 52 week position, Monday - Friday, 8 hours daily, 8:45am-5:15pm


Benefits: School retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, 12 sick and 2 personal days annually, 2 weeks paid vacation (3 weeks after 2 years), 2 paid school closure days annually.

Single subscriber Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.

Wage: $19.00 per hour

Deadline: Open until filled

All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned. The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.