Vehicle Technician Assistant (OPS)

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Vehicle Technician Assistant (OPS) to support the Operations Department. This role helps maintain district vehicles and grounds equipment, ensuring operations meet safety, regulatory, and district standards.

Under supervision, you will perform routine checks, assist with fluid top-offs, basic oil changes, snow removal tasks, and help keep the vehicle maintenance center organized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge in small engine repair.
• Ability to do basic oil changes, multi-point inspections and fluid top-offs.
• Experience in snow removal.
• Ability to communicate effectively with district staff and community.
• Significant physical ability to stand, kneel, walk for prolonged periods; lifting heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining operational department vehicles.
• Assist with maintaining all grounds equipment.
• Assist with daily vehicle fluid checks as necessary.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of interior and exterior vehicle repair and damage.
• Maintain a clean vehicle maintenance center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small engine repair knowledge

Oil changes

Multi-point inspections

Fluid top-offs

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Vehicle Technician Assistant (OPS) JobID: 17022

Location: Operations Department

Compensation: $18.81per hourplus benefits

Hours: 6am-2:30pm

General Description: Under the direction of the Director of Operations and/or designee, the Vehicle Maintenance Assistant will maintain the cleanliness and assist with maintenance of district vehicles and grounds equipment, in a state of operational excellence that meets and/or exceeds all regulatory and district requirements, and promotes safe, effective and efficient operational services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining operational department vehicles
• Assist with maintaining all grounds equipment
• Assist with daily vehicle fluid checks as necessary
• Conduct periodic evaluations of interior and exterior vehicle repair and damage
• Maintain a clean vehicle maintenance center
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge in small engine repair
• Ability to do basic oil changes, multi-point inspections and fluid top-offs
• Experience in snow removal
• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective work relationships with district staff and community
• Significant physical ability to stand, kneel, walk for prolonged periods of time including reaching, handling, lifting, pushing, climbing, stooping, and carrying heavy equipment and tools essential to perform work duties
• Complete understanding of safe operation and use of power tools
• Ability to make sound, accurate and timely decisions in routine and critical conditions

Working Conditions:

An automotive repair shop environment subject to noise from equipment, fumes while performing moderate physical labor; including outdoor weather conditions such as but not limited to snow, rain ice and severe temperatures. The position is subject to various work schedules including weekend assignments.