Overview

Position Title: Fire Equipment Mechanic

Company:City Of Akron

Location:Akron, OH

Job Description:

This is skilled repair work on automotive and construction equipment used in Akron Public Schools.  An employee in this class is 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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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, oxyacetylene welding and cutting.

Requirements:

  • Skill in diagnosing and repairing automotive, construction, and related equipment.
  • Skill in the use of computers with standard and customized software.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and apply new and relevant technical information.
  •  Ability to perform maintenance and repair on buildings, property and equipment.
  •  Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and fire automotive equipment.
  •  Ability to work extended hours including weekends and holidays.
  • List of essential job functions available upon request.