BRECKSVILLE-BROADVIEW HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT VACANCY

Classification Vacancy: Mechanic

Department Transportation

Building/Facility Bus Garage

Reports to Supervisor of Transportation

Employment Status Regular/Fulltime

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Perform skilled work in all vehicular maintenance and repair phases on buses, vans, trucks, tractors, passenger vehicles, and group equipment.

Essential Functions

• Assist in keeping inventory on stock replacement needs
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Available for over-time, either a.m. or p.m., when available
• Ensure the safety of students and staff
• Follow-up on drivers' reports of problems with buses or other district-owned vehicles
• Instruct all school bus drivers in the service and maintenance procedures for the vehicles.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Maintain confidential information
• Maintain vehicles in safe and satisfactory condition at all times
• Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Participate in in-service training courses as directed
• Participate in the summer bus maintenance program to have all buses ready for the annual inspection by the Ohio Highway Patrol
• Perform all major repairs to Board owned vehicles that may be necessary
• Perform emergency road service during and after regularly scheduled work hours
• Perform routine/preventive maintenance on all Board-owned vehicles according to maintenance schedules
• Promote good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Provide proper care of the garage facility, tools, and equipment
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Submit all forms and reports as may be required
• Substitute as a bus driver as needed
• Routinely check buses and vehicles for various safety features and safety equipment.
• Assist in maintaining records and reports as directed and/or required by law.
• Furnish report information as requested by the Supervisor of Transportation.
• Maintain garage, tools, supplies, records, and sundry items neat and orderly.
• Keep informed of school transportation rules, regulations, and changes as issued by various departments of the State of Ohio.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on other school equipment, such as lawnmowers, snow equipment, etc.
• Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of all supplies on hand
• Perform housekeeping duties in and around the garage
• Other duties directly related to the position's essential functions may be assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation/Vehicle Maintenance Foreman.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year technical college or technical university
• Related experience
• State of Ohio Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with School Bus and Passenger Endorsement
• State Department of Education Basic School Bus Driver Education Program
• Must be insurable
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board may find appropriate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Effective, active listening skills
• Experience with mechanic troubleshooting
• Experience working with diesel engines
• Knowledge of electrical, air brake systems, welding, cutting torches, and bodywork
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently

Equipment Operated

• Buses
• Vans
• Trucks
• Hand tools
• Pick-up truck
• Power tools
• Torch
• Welder
• Computer

Additional Working Conditions

• Frequent requirement to distinguish colors, e.g., wiring codes
• Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Frequent excessive standing, e.g., working on school vehicles
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Exposure to high levels of noise, e.g., bus and bus engine
• Occasional interaction with unruly children
• Operation of the vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Frequent requirement to lift and carry up to approximately 65 pounds
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, hear, see (color vision required), read, speak, balance, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Frequent repetitive hand movement, e.g., using hand tools, driving bus
• Frequent travel throughout the area in search of needed parts, supplies, and/or bus equipment; monitor breakdowns and accidents
• Frequent requirement to work on vehicles outside in inclement weather conditions, with proper clothing and equipment, e.g., bus breakdown
• Occasional overtime work may be necessary
• Frequent requirement to push and pull approximately 300 pounds (on wheels)

Those interested must apply online at www.bbhcsd.org. Once at our district's website, click on "Departments," "Human Resources," then "View Open Positions." Locate this job posting and click on "Apply." Your online application and any supporting materials must be submitted by midnight of the closing date.

Important Note: If you already have your online application submitted in the system, you need only to go back in and designate your interest for this specific position. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sherry Lanza at lanzas@bbhcsd.org or (440) 740-4011.

Successful background checks and pre-employment drug screening are required.

The Brecksville-Broadview Heights Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, disability, or national origin in employment and in the educational programs and activities that it operates.