Vehicle Technician Assistant (OPS)

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 in Illinois seeks a Vehicle Maintenance Assistant to support our operations team. Under the Director of Operations, you will help maintain district vehicles and grounds equipment, keeping them in safe, efficient condition and ready for daily use.

Work hours are 6am-2:30pm, with a benefits package included. This role requires a valid driver's license, basic mechanical knowledge, and the ability to perform oil changes, inspections, and snow removal as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge in small engine repair.
• Ability to perform oil changes, multi-point inspections and fluid top-offs.
• Experience with snow removal.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with staff and community.
• Significant physical ability to stand, kneel, walk, lift and carry heavy items.
• Understand safe operation of power tools; able to make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining operational department vehicles.
• Assist with maintaining 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

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Basic automotive tools

Job description

Compensation: $18.81 per hour plus 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.