Garage Mechanic

Erie City School District; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie City School District is looking for a Garage Mechanic to oversee maintenance and repair of the fleet, ensuring efficient operation of various engines, including diesel and electric. The role requires vocational training and experience as a journeyman, along with various certifications.

The position is a 12-month commitment with a range of responsibilities from performing regular maintenance to operating garage equipment and conducting repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, lubricate, repair, and overhaul fleet equipment.
• Operate various types of garage equipment for moving and testing automotive machinery.
• Read and interpret automotive/mechanical equipment manuals and schematics.
• Perform minor body work.

Skills

Vocational/automotive training

Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a journeyman

Certified inspection license

Current CDL with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements

Knowledge of alternate fuels

Knowledge of fuel injection systems

Small engine repair experience

Basic computer data entry and retrieval

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General
• Date Posted: 2/3/2026
• Location: Facilities

Position Title

Garage Mechanic

Location

Service Center

Salary

per LCL 1968 bargaining agreement

Term of Employment

12 month position

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Supervisor of Transportation

Qualifications

• Vocational/automotive training
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a journeyman preferred in all phases of automotive maintenance and repair
• Certified inspection license
• Current CDL with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements
• Knowledge of alternate fuels
• Knowledge of fuel injection systems
• Small engine repair experience helpful
• Basic computer data entry and retrieval required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Examples of work performed might include, but not limited to:

• Maintain, lubricate, repair, and overhaul fleet equipment. Diesel, propane, electric and gasoline internal combustion engines to insure efficient operating condition.
• Operate the various types of garage equipment for moving and testing automotive machinery
• Read and interpret automotive/mechanical equipment manuals and schematics
• Perform related garage mechanic work as may be assigned
• Select proper tools, determine materials to be used, accomplish work in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted trade and/or industrial practices
• Perform minor body work

Evaluation

Conducted annually

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.