NEOGOV · 1 hour ago
Equipment Mechanic - Akron Public Schools
Akron, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$57K/yr - $69K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is looking for an Equipment Mechanic for Akron Public Schools. The role involves skilled repair and preventive maintenance of various automotive and construction equipment, ensuring safety, evaluating equipment complaints, and supervising mechanic helpers.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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