Mechanic Helper - O'Hare Airport

Maintenance Lead

The Maintenance Lead troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and installs HVAC and related equipment as assigned, and assumes day-to-day coordination of specific agreements or projects as assigned to ensure contractual commitments are met in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary Details

The Mechanic Helper assist the Lead Mechanic in performing a full range of skilled mechanical maintenance, diagnostic, inspection and repair duties on passenger shuttle buses.

Essential Duties:

• Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair diesel powered buses.
• Perform general installation, repair, replacement and adjustment of bearings, ignitions, transmissions, differentials, axles, steering mechanisms, drive shafts, fenders, radiators and front end and rear suspension systems.
• Perform a prescribed preventative maintenance program on the bus fleet and road test vehicles after work has been completed.
• Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies on hand for the repair of vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; maintain and repair shop facilities and equipment.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive and shuttle buses.
• Laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to shuttle bus operations and pupil transportation, including DOT compliance.
• Procedures of recycling and disposing of hazardous waste from motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Ability:

• Patch and install seat covers and other accessories.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, and maintain a positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older Must possess valid, unexpired driver's license High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent is required

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of prior mechanical experience is preferred

Qualifications:

Maintain records of technical knowledge regarding equipment and concepts Handle heavy workload of calls Inform customer when arriving at or leaving the job and when planning to return Manage workload and job scheduling Promptly and accurately complete all required paperwork Obtain customer signature on all service reports (before work begins when performing spot jobs) Keep manager informed of customer feedback Communicate effectively and promptly Provide technical training and knowledge as needed to client, customer and team Collaborate with and across multiple departments and representatives within the Company When the Supervisor is present, the lead worker may also be responsible for directing smaller work groups Report team performance issues to the Supervisor

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 91C, UT, MK, 1161, 3E1X1

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Job Info:

• Job Identification 158453
• Posting Date 06/25/2026, 08:40 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Chicago, IL, United States
• Job Category Facilities
• Work Days Full Time, Including Weekends
• Workplace On-site