Maintenance Mechanic I

Omlohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Classifieds

Municipal Classified ad postings are free to post from OML member municipalities. There is a $50 charge for non-member Ohio municipalities, Recruitment/Consulting agencies and out of state classified ads postings. Ads run for 30 days at a time. E-mail 1 page ads in word format to [e-mail].

Job Type Promotional and Open Competitive

Examination Date

Week of June 30, 2025

371 West Second Street, Lower Level

*Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

This is semi-skilled and occasionally skilled work position, responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks such as: dismantling, repairing and reassembling gas engines. Repairing water and air pumps and properly maintaining various types of mechanical equipment. Performing tune-ups and related maintenance work on light automotive vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).

Experience

Must have one year of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license, at time of appointment, and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

For positions in Aviation or Water Utility Field Operations: Within 120 days of appointment, must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio. Out of state residents must have equivalent licenses from their state of residence within the prescribed 120 days of appointment.

Promotional Qualifications

Must be a full-time permanent (or part-time permanent) employee in pay grade 117 (Wage) or below, pay grade 25 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

175 South Third Street, Suite 510
Columbus, Ohio 43215