Equipment Mechanic - Akron Public Schools

Automotive Equipment Repair Specialist

Employer: City of Akron

Salary: $27.91 - $30.31 Hourly

Location: Akron, OH

Job Type: Permanent

Job Number: 2026-APS-E-1-262

Department: Akron Public Schools

Division: Akron Public Schools

Opening Date: 01/02/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Definition

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.

Characteristic Work

Ensure safety of students. Evaluate 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. Supervise automotive mechanic helpers on large repairs. Mix, Blend, and spray automotive paints. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents. Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy. Diagnose and perform skilled repair and preventive maintenance on automotive equipment. Perform shielded arc welding and oxyacetylene welding and cutting. 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. Grind valves, install piston rings, replace worn bearings, install clutch plates. Perform service calls for equipment broken in the field. Fabricate parts as necessary. Tune engines. Take inventories of stock, keeping accurate records. Receive freight from carriers and checks 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to listen effectively and actively

Ability to problem solve

Ability to work independently

Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, hydraulics, mechanical equipment, computers, lubricants and welding

Knowledge of the methods, tools and safety of Arc, MIG, and Oxyacetylene welding and cutting

Knowledge of towing and recovery operations with wrecker and special equipment

Knowledge of the methods, tools and practices of gasoline and diesel automotive equipment including preventive maintenance, diagnostics and repair

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive repair trade

Knowledge of the methods, tools, and practices of automotive construction equipment repair

Ability to diagnose and repair defects in automotive and construction equipment

Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position. The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order 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. NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience. VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application. DRIVER'S LICENSE: An applicant having a valid driver's license from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment. Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration. NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS THROUGHOUT THE STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS BY VIEWING YOUR GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM ACCOUNT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ARE UNABLE TO CHECK YOUR STATUS ON LINE, YOU MAY CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT View phone number on click.appcast.io. Email correspondence generated from our system will be sent from View email address on click.appcast.io. To ensure you receive important communication from our office, be sure to make this address a safe sender. Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position 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 for the testing process.