Mechanic Helper

Mechanic Helper Springfield City Schools Dayton Area School Consortium – Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps Job ID: 5805151 Application Deadline: Jul 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: Jun 26, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC) 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: Use 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; recondition buses as designated by the supervisor. Perform regular inspection of vehicles; prepare, maintain, and follow a periodic service schedule for all buses. Prepare and follow a schedule of preventative maintenance to locate and correct problems. Order parts and supplies and maintain the necessary inventory of parts, materials, and supplies. Maintain school board owned mowing equipment and small motors. Maintain custodial equipment floor scrubbers, vacuums, appliances, etc. Respond to all bus calls as instructed by the supervisor. Clean and maintain Transportation facilities. Prepare school buses for annual state inspection. Lift and move equipment, parts, materials, or supplies; acquire information and prepare daily and monthly reports for all storage tanks (e.g., gasoline, diesel, and used oil). Perform other duties as assigned. What We Offer: As a contracted employee, this position works 8 hours per day, 260 days per year. Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 3:30 pm or as assigned. Starting salary is $18.57 per hour. Salary and other details available online at: All employees receive professional development and excellent competitive benefits! $1,500 bonus paid in November. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Career and Technical Education > Industrial Mechanics Contact Information Posting School District 200 South Keowee Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr